How much does Social Media Management software cost in India?
Quick answer: Across 5 verified social media management tools, prices run from $5 to $99/month, with a typical (median) entry around $17 (USD). About 40% offer a free plan, and the cheapest verified option is Buffer at $5/mo. Original data from FindThatSoftware, updated August 2026.
Price distribution
Verified starting prices only (free tiers excluded). Quartiles show where the middle of the market sits, INR and USD are kept separate.
Rupee-priced tools
1 verified tools
- Entry-level (25th pct)
- ₹1,700/mo
- Typical (median)
- ₹1,700/mo
- Higher-end (75th pct)
- ₹1,700/mo
- Full range
- ₹1,700 - ₹1,700
Dollar-priced tools
4 verified tools
- Entry-level (25th pct)
- $13/mo
- Typical (median)
- $17/mo
- Higher-end (75th pct)
- $39/mo
- Full range
- $5 - $99
Free plan
40%
Free trial
100%
Verified prices
5
Social Media Management tools by starting price
Cheapest verified starting price first. Each price is source-checked on the vendor's own pricing page.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Buffer | $5/mo | Yes |
| Zoho Social | $15/mo | Yes |
| SocialPilot | ₹1,700/mo | No |
| Later | $18.75/mo | No |
| Hootsuite | $99/mo | No |
Methodology
This page is computed live from the 5 social media management tools in the FindThatSoftware catalog that have a source-checked starting price (confirmed on the vendor's own pricing page). It is a curated, India-first sample, not a market census. Prices exclude 18% GST and reflect standard published rates; usage-based and quote-only tools are excluded from the figures. INR and USD are never mixed. How we research & rate software.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does social media management software cost in India?
- Based on 5 verified social media management tools, prices run from $5 to $99/month, with a typical (median) entry around $17 (USD). About 40% offer a free plan, and the cheapest verified option is Buffer at $5/mo. Prices exclude 18% GST; confirm current rates on each vendor's site.
- Is there free social media management software in India?
- 40% of the social media management tools we track offer a free plan and 100% offer a free trial. The lowest-cost paid option is Buffer from $5/mo. Free plans usually cap usage, users or features, so check the limits before relying on one.
- What is the cheapest social media management software?
- Among verified-priced social media management tools, Buffer is the cheapest at $5/mo. The cheapest tool isn't always the best fit if it adds manual work later - weigh it against free-plan limits and your actual workflow.
- Do social media management tools price in INR or USD?
- Of the verified-priced social media management tools, 1 list prices in INR and 4 in USD. India-built vendors usually bill in INR; global tools often price in USD even for Indian customers, so factor in currency and any forex/GST when budgeting.
Source: FindThatSoftware catalog analysis, August 2026. Pricing changes; figures reflect verified vendor pricing at time of writing. Cite as "FindThatSoftware Social Media Managementpricing data (India)".