Ora, the SOCi alternative for growing businesses in India
Built for single and growing businesses, with prices upfront. Ora is an AI front office: it answers customers on WhatsApp, your website, Instagram and email in their language, takes bookings, sends GST invoices and payment links, follows up on lost sales, and an AI manager checks its work.
What you get with Ora that SOCi does not list
Switch to Ora if…
- • You are one business, or a few branches, and want clear prices from ₹4,999 a month.
- • You want an AI that talks to your customers on WhatsApp, Instagram, your website and email, not only your marketing.
- • You want bookings, GST invoices, follow-ups and review requests in one place.
Stay with SOCi if…
- • You are a franchise or chain and need local search, reviews and social handled for every location.
- • You run paid social campaigns across many locations.
- • You want location pages built and managed for each branch.
Ora and SOCi at a glance
| What you need | Ora | SOCi |
|---|---|---|
| AI drafts replies to your reviews | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Local search and AI search visibility | ◐ Partly | ✓ Yes |
| Paid social ads | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Asks customers for reviews in chat | ✓ Yes | Not listed |
| Prices shown on the website | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| AI answers from your own documents and website | ✓ Yes | Not listed |
| Website chat | ✓ Yes | Not listed |
| Instagram and Messenger | ✓ Yes | Not listed |
Checked on 14 October 2026 from SOCi's own website. “Not listed” means we could not find it on their public pages. See every row.
Price
Free plan to try. Starter ₹4,999 a month (website, WhatsApp and email inbox), Business ₹19,999, Scale ₹39,999, or build your own bundle. WhatsApp message fees are paid to Meta directly, with no markup from us.
Build your bundle and see the price →Not listed on its website. Pricing is shared after a demo and is aimed at multi-location brands.
Their pricing pageMoving from SOCi to Ora
- 1Start free
Make an account on the free plan. No card needed.
- 2Teach Ora your business
Add your website, price list and documents. Ora reads them in minutes.
- 3Test it on real questions
Ask what your customers ask and fix any answer in plain words.
- 4Connect your channels
Add WhatsApp, your website, Instagram and email when you are happy.
Questions about switching from SOCi
What is the best SOCi alternative in India?
It depends on what you use SOCi for. If you want one AI that answers customers on WhatsApp, your website, Instagram and email, takes bookings, sends GST invoices and follows up on lost sales, Ora is built for that, with prices in rupees and a free plan to try. If you mainly need what SOCi is strongest at, the comparison on this page says so honestly.
Is Ora cheaper than SOCi?
Ora has a free plan, and paid plans start at ₹4,999 a month (Starter), then ₹19,999 (Business) and ₹39,999 (Scale), or you can build your own bundle. SOCi's pricing as we found it: Not listed on its website. Pricing is shared after a demo and is aimed at multi-location brands.
Can I try Ora before I switch from SOCi?
Yes. Start on the free plan, teach Ora your website and documents, and test it on your own questions. You only connect your live channels when you are happy with the answers.
Is Ora like SOCi?
Partly. Both help you get found and look after your reviews. SOCi is built for chains that run marketing across many locations. Ora is built for growing businesses and is mainly an AI that answers your customers on every channel, books, invoices and follows up.
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Try Ora free before you leave SOCi
Teach it your website in minutes and see how it answers your customers. No card needed.