Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google Maps Platform
- Built in India (New Delhi)
Team chat & collaboration · Alternatives
Best Google Maps Platform alternatives in India (2026)
Google Maps Platform is a team chat & collaboration product from Google, Mountain View, 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, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Google Maps Platform are IRCTC Air (Free), Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan), Flock (Free plan) and Notion (Free plan). IRCTC Air is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Google Maps Platform alternative
Indian support and GST
Google Maps Platform is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Google Maps Platform alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Google Maps Platform'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Google Maps Platform (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | IRCTC Air | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Cliq | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Connect | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  Flock | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 5 |  Notion | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Slack | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Microsoft Teams Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Element (Matrix) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Mattermost | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Rocket.Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Confluence | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Chanty | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Twist | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Pumble | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Coda | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Miro | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Mural | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Webex Messaging | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Nuclino | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Slite | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Google Maps Platform alternatives in detail
2. Zoho Cliq
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5
Team chat and collaboration from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Google Maps Platform
- Built in India (Chennai)
3. Zoho Connect
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5
Intranet and employee community.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Google Maps Platform
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Feeds and announcements
- Polls
- Town halls
- Surveys
- Live broadcast (Ultimate)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Google Maps Platform
- Built in India (Mumbai)
5. 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
7. Microsoft Teams Chat
Microsoft · Redmond · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Team chat in Microsoft 365.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Element (Matrix)
Element · London · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Decentralised secure messaging.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Mattermost
Mattermost · Palo Alto · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Open-source secure collaboration.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Google Maps Platform
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Google Maps Platform
- Open source
Google Maps Platform alternatives by what you need
Free Google Maps Platform alternatives
Indian alternatives to Google Maps Platform
How to choose a Google Maps Platform 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.
Google Maps Platform alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Google Maps Platform in 2026?+
The closest matches to Google Maps Platform on App Advisor are IRCTC Air (Free), Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Google Maps Platform, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Google Maps Platform?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: IRCTC Air (Free), Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Google Maps Platform?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including IRCTC Air (Free), Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Google Maps Platform vs IRCTC Air: which is better?+
IRCTC Air is the closest match to Google Maps Platform in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (New Delhi). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Google Maps Platform alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in team chat & collaboration or a category Google Maps Platform also covers, and Google'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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