Ora, the Zoho SalesIQ alternative for growing businesses in India
One AI for your website, WhatsApp, Instagram and email. 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 Zoho SalesIQ does not list
Switch to Ora if…
- • You want one AI answering WhatsApp, Instagram and email as well as your website.
- • You want bookings, GST invoices and payment links in the chat.
- • You want an AI manager that checks every chat and suggests fixes.
Stay with Zoho SalesIQ if…
- • You already run your business on Zoho CRM or Zoho One.
- • You want detailed website visitor tracking alongside live chat.
- • You have a small team and like per-operator pricing.
Ora and Zoho SalesIQ at a glance
| What you need | Ora | Zoho SalesIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Zoho CRM built in | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Website visitor tracking | ◐ Partly | ✓ Yes |
| Website chat | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| WhatsApp AI replies | ✓ Yes | Not listed |
| AI answers from your own documents and website | ✓ Yes | Not listed |
| Instagram and Messenger | ✓ Yes | Not listed |
| Email support inbox (Gmail, Outlook, any mailbox) | ✓ Yes | Not listed |
| Bookings with reminders | ✓ Yes | Not listed |
Checked on 7 November 2026 from Zoho SalesIQ'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 →Free plan; paid plans per operator per month, roughly Basic ₹500 to ₹600, Professional ₹1,000 and Enterprise ₹1,500 plus GST, according to Zoho partners; less on yearly billing. Check Zoho's page for today's price.
Their pricing pageMoving from Zoho SalesIQ 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 Zoho SalesIQ
What is the best Zoho SalesIQ alternative in India?
It depends on what you use Zoho SalesIQ 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 Zoho SalesIQ is strongest at, the comparison on this page says so honestly.
Is Ora cheaper than Zoho SalesIQ?
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. Zoho SalesIQ's pricing as we found it: Free plan; paid plans per operator per month, roughly Basic ₹500 to ₹600, Professional ₹1,000 and Enterprise ₹1,500 plus GST, according to Zoho partners; less on yearly billing. Check Zoho's page for today's price.
Can I try Ora before I switch from Zoho SalesIQ?
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.
Can Ora replace Zoho SalesIQ on my website?
Yes for chat: Ora answers website visitors with AI from your own information, and the same AI answers WhatsApp, Instagram and email.
Does Ora connect to Zoho CRM?
Not directly yet. Ora keeps its own leads board and can export your leads.
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Try Ora free before you leave Zoho SalesIQ
Teach it your website in minutes and see how it answers your customers. No card needed.