Zoho Campaigns
Contact-based email and SMS marketing tool from Zoho, with a generous free plan and tight integration into the wider Zoho/Zoho CRM ecosystem.
- Starts at
- ₹180/mo
- Sources
- 4 cited
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Zoho Campaigns is the strongest overall fit we list for Marketing & Content, best suited for Indian SMBs and startups already using Zoho CRM or Zoho One.
Zoho Social is the main alternative, stronger when you need Indian SMBs using the Zoho suite.
Every option below lists its pricing caveats and a last-verified date, so you can confirm the details before you buy.
Paid plans start around ₹180/mo, though final pricing depends on team size and add-ons. 25 of 42 tools offer a free plan you can start on. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor site before buying.
| Tool | Best for | Starts at | Free option | Data status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho Campaigns | Indian SMBs and startups already using Zoho CRM or Zoho One | ₹180/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| Zoho Social | Indian SMBs using the Zoho suite | ₹600/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| Adobe Express | Small businesses and creators | ₹399/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| Mailmodo | Marketers wanting interactive AMP emails | ₹1,999/mo | Free trial | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| Brevo | Small teams sending newsletters and automated email flows | ₹563/mo | Free plan | Source checked 29 Jul 2026 |
| InVideo | Solo creators and influencers making regular social video | $16.67/mo | Free plan | Curated 1 Aug 2026 |
35 of 42 tools here are source-checked against vendor pages. The rest are curated listings pending review, so verify their details before deciding.
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Contact-based email and SMS marketing tool from Zoho, with a generous free plan and tight integration into the wider Zoho/Zoho CRM ecosystem.
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A widely-used email and SMS marketing platform with automation, audience segmentation, and AI-assisted content for small businesses and e-commerce.
Simple, affordable email marketing tool with automation, landing pages and a generous free tier.

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AI reading and writing assistant that collects and summarizes articles (using RAG) and helps turn them into newsletters and blog posts.
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Zoho Campaigns is the strongest overall fit we list for Marketing & Content, best suited for Indian SMBs and startups already using Zoho CRM or Zoho One. Zoho Social is the main alternative, stronger when you need Indian SMBs using the Zoho suite. Every option below lists its pricing caveats and a last-verified date, so you can confirm the details before you buy.
Paid plans start around ₹180/mo, though final pricing depends on team size and add-ons. 25 of 42 tools offer a free plan you can start on. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor site before buying.
Zoho Campaigns, Zoho Social, Adobe Express, Mailmodo, Brevo, and InVideo offer a free plan or trial, so you can test the workflow before committing budget.
Zoho Campaigns, Zoho Social, Adobe Express, Mailmodo, Brevo, and InVideo issue a GST-compliant tax invoice, so a GST-registered business can claim the 18% GST back as input tax credit. 10 of 42 tools listed here are GST-invoice ready; for the rest, a foreign tool's GST is still recoverable through the reverse-charge self-invoice (see each tool's pricing page).
35 of 42 tools here are source-checked against vendor pages. The rest are curated listings pending review, so verify their details before deciding. We rank tools by fit to this category and India-operational signals (India-based vendor, GST invoicing, INR billing, verified data); placement is never for sale.