1. Zoho Cliq
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5
Team chat and collaboration from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Atlassian Compass
- Built in India (Chennai)
Team chat & collaboration · Alternatives
Best Atlassian Compass alternatives in India (2026)
Atlassian Compass is a team chat & collaboration product from Atlassian, San Francisco, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Atlassian Compass are Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan), Flock (Free plan), Notion (Free plan) and Slack (Free plan). Zoho Cliq is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Atlassian Compass alternative
Indian support and GST
Atlassian Compass is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Atlassian Compass alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Atlassian Compass's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Atlassian Compass (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Cliq | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Connect | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Flock | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  Notion | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Slack | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Microsoft Teams Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Element (Matrix) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Mattermost | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Rocket.Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Google Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Chanty | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Twist | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Pumble | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Coda | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Miro | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Mural | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Webex Messaging | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Nuclino | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Slite | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Brosix | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Atlassian Compass alternatives in detail
2. Zoho Connect
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5
Intranet and employee community.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Atlassian Compass
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Feeds and announcements
- Polls
- Town halls
- Surveys
- Live broadcast (Ultimate)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Atlassian Compass
- Built in India (Mumbai)
4. Notion
Notion Labs · San Francisco · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
All-in-one workspace for notes, docs and wikis.
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
- Pages and wikis
- Verified pages (Business)
- Private teamspaces (Business)
- Databases with subtasks, dependencies and custom properties
- Charts
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Microsoft Teams Chat
Microsoft · Redmond · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Team chat in Microsoft 365.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Element (Matrix)
Element · London · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Decentralised secure messaging.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Mattermost
Mattermost · Palo Alto · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Open-source secure collaboration.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Atlassian Compass
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Atlassian Compass
- Open source
10. Google Chat
Google · Mountain View · Team chat & collaboration · 4.5/5
Team messaging in Google Workspace.
Free plan
Free plan available
Atlassian Compass alternatives by what you need
Free Atlassian Compass alternatives
Indian alternatives to Atlassian Compass
How to choose a Atlassian Compass alternative
- Pick the tool your team will keep open — adoption beats features.
- Check message history limits on free tiers.
- If you are already on Google or Microsoft, their chat may be enough.
Atlassian Compass alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Atlassian Compass in 2026?+
The closest matches to Atlassian Compass on App Advisor are Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan), Flock (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Atlassian Compass, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Atlassian Compass?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan), Flock (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Atlassian Compass?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan), Flock (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Atlassian Compass vs Zoho Cliq: which is better?+
Zoho Cliq is the closest match to Atlassian Compass in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Atlassian Compass alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in team chat & collaboration or a category Atlassian Compass also covers, and Atlassian's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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