Head to head · Team chat & collaboration
Zoho Cliq vs Slack
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Zoho Cliq rates highest.
| Compare | Zoho Cliq | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Team chat & collaboration | Team chat & collaboration |
| Vendor | Zoho Corporation | Salesforce |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | San Francisco, United States |
| Made in India | Yes | No |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 1996 | 2013 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
Zoho Cliq: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +30 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- Channels, threads and DMs
- Video and voice huddles
- File sharing and search
- App integrations and bots
- Guest access for clients
- Wikis and knowledge bases
Slack: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +13 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked team chat & collaboration options in our catalogue
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Channels, threads and DMs
- Video and voice huddles
- File sharing and search
- App integrations and bots
- Guest access for clients
- Wikis and knowledge bases
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Zoho Cliq or Slack?+
Zoho Cliq scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Zoho Cliq cheaper than Slack?+
Zoho Cliq starts at Free plan and Slack at Free plan. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Zoho Cliq to Slack?+
Most team chat & collaboration products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.