Alternatives
Best Khoros alternatives in 2026
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Cite this list: Toolradar, best Khoros alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/khoros
5 direct alternatives to Khoros and 3 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Birdeye is the top alternative to Khoros on our list, followed by Loomly and Agorapulse.
- 2 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Tribe.
- Highest rated: Birdeye, 4.7 out of 5 from 4,941 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 5 direct
- 2 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Khoros
Birdeye
#1 Top pickManage reviews, surveys, and customer interactions
Starting price
From $299 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 4,941 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Loomly
#2Social media management for teams
Starting price
From $65 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,305 ratings, Sep 2026
Agorapulse
#3Streamline social media management and boost engagement
Starting price
From $99 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.2 /5 across Trustpilot, G2, Capterra and more · 1,750 ratings, Sep 2026
Khoros vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.0 out of 5, from 131 ratings across G2 and Capterra (131) | |
| Price: $299/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 4,941 ratings across G2 and Capterra (4,941) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $65/mo | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 2,305 ratings across G2 and Capterra (2,305) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.2 out of 5, from 1,750 ratings across Trustpilot, G2, Capterra and more (1,750) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $199/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 211 ratings across G2 and Capterra (211) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $59/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.7 out of 5, from 37 ratings on G2 (37) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.7 out of 5, from 6,408 ratings across G2 and Capterra (6,408) | Same category as Khoros | |
 | Price: $199/mo | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 7,428 ratings on G2 (7,428) | Same category as Khoros |
 | Price: $99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.3 out of 5, from 11,255 ratings across G2 and Capterra (11,255) | Same category as Khoros |
Why people consider alternatives to Khoros
Khoros is an enterprise customer engagement platform that combines online community management, social media management, and digital customer service into a unified solution.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in social media management.
The 5 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (social media management) with different trade-offs. The 3 tools marked "Same category as Khoros" fit the category but replace Khoros less directly.
Khoros by the numbers
| Metric | Khoros | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | 61% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 5 tools | 2 | #20 of 103 (joint) |
| User rating | 4.0/5 (across the web, 131 ratings) | 4.4/5 | #34 of 43 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
Listed as an alternative to: #19 on 2026-10-16 to #20 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 103 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Community Platforms data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Khoros by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Social Media Management leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Social Media Management tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 91 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lnk.Bio | $0.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Repostit | $4/mo, billed yearly |
| 3 | Buffer | $5/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Buffer MCP | $5/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | ReviewBot | $5/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, flat team plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 12 tools priced as a flat team plan, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RecurPost | $9/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 2 | Feedhive | $15/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 3 | Later | $18.75/mo flat, billed yearly |
| 4 | Restream | $19/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 4 | SocialDesk | $19/mo flat, billed monthly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 103 of 171 Social Media Management tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Social Media Management leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Social Media Management statistics.
8 alternatives to Khoros
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Khoros" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Birdeye
Paid Higher rated by usersManage reviews, surveys, and customer interactions
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 4,941 ratings, Sep 2026
From $299/mo, billed monthly
- 2
Loomly
Paid Higher rated by usersSocial media management for teams
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,305 ratings, Sep 2026
From $65/mo flat, billed monthly
- 3
Agorapulse
Paid Higher rated by usersStreamline social media management and boost engagement
4.2 /5 across Trustpilot, G2, Capterra and more · 1,750 ratings, Sep 2026
From $99/user/mo, billed monthly
- 4
Bettermode
Paid Higher rated by usersCommunity platform with forums and knowledge base
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 211 ratings, Sep 2026
From $199/mo flat, billed monthly
- 5
Tribe
Free plan Cheaper than KhorosCommunity platform with customization
4.7 /5 on G2 · 37 ratings, Sep 2026
From $59/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 6
Zoho Social
Free plan Cheaper than KhorosManage your social media presence, schedule posts, monitor engagement, and analyze performance.
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 6,408 ratings, Sep 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
Same category as Khoros
- 7
Sprout Social
Paid Higher rated by usersSocial media management & analytics
4.4 /5 on G2 · 7,428 ratings, Sep 2026
From $199/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Khoros
- 8
Hootsuite
Paid Higher rated by usersSocial media management platform
4.3 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 11,255 ratings, Sep 2026
From $99/user/mo, billed yearly
Same category as Khoros
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Khoros?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Khoros are Birdeye, Loomly, Agorapulse. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Khoros?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. Tribe is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Community platform with customization).
Why do people look for Khoros alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Khoros: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in social media management. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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