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Best Loop by Microsoft alternatives in India (2027)

Loop by Microsoft is a team chat & collaboration product from Microsoft, Redmond, priced at Free 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.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Loop by Microsoft are tldraw (Free), Apple Pages (Free), Apple Numbers (Free), Apple Business Manager (Free) and AWS CloudFormation (Free). tldraw is the top-ranked option with a free plan.

Why businesses look for a Loop by Microsoft alternative

Indian support and GST

Loop by Microsoft 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.

Loop by Microsoft alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Loop by Microsoft's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Loop by Microsoft logoLoop by Microsoft (current)FreeYesWebNo4.5/5—
1tldraw logotldrawFreeYesWebNo4.5/5
2Apple Pages logoApple PagesFreeYesWebNo4.6/5
3Apple Numbers logoApple NumbersFreeYesWebNo4.6/5
4Apple Business Manager logoApple Business ManagerFreeYesWebNo4.5/5
5AWS CloudFormation logoAWS CloudFormationFreeYesWebNo4.5/5
6Google AdSense logoGoogle AdSenseFreeYesWebNo4.5/5
7Google Merchant Center logoGoogle Merchant CenterFreeYesWebNo4.5/5
8Google Workspace Essentials logoGoogle Workspace EssentialsFreeYesWebNo4.4/5
9Zoho Cliq logoZoho CliqFree · paid from ₹100/user/mo · Professional ₹100/user/month (min 10 users), plus GSTYesWebYes4.8/5
10LinkedIn Pages logoLinkedIn PagesFreeYesWebNo4.5/5
11Google Ad Manager logoGoogle Ad ManagerFreeYesWebNo4.4/5
12Meta Pixel logoMeta PixelFreeYesWebNo4.4/5
13Firebase Cloud Messaging logoFirebase Cloud MessagingFreeYesWebNo4.4/5
14Messenger for Business logoMessenger for BusinessFreeYesWebNo4.4/5
15Firebase Remote Config logoFirebase Remote ConfigFreeYesWebNo4.4/5
16Flock logoFlockFree · PRO priced per user · Starter free up to 20 members; PRO price on requestYesWebYes4.8/5
17Meta Business Manager logoMeta Business ManagerFreeYesWebNo4.4/5
18Pinterest Business logoPinterest BusinessFreeYesWebNo4.4/5
19IRCTC Tourism logoIRCTC TourismFreeYesWebYes4.6/5
20Meta Ads Library logoMeta Ads LibraryFreeYesWebNo4.4/5

Top 10 Loop by Microsoft alternatives in detail

tldraw logo

1. tldraw

tldraw · London · Team chat & collaboration · 4.5/5

Open-source whiteboard.

Free

Free plan available

Compared with Loop by Microsoft

  • Open source
tldraw reviewWebsite
Zoho Cliq logo

9. Zoho Cliq

Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5

Team chat and collaboration from Zoho.

Free · paid from ₹100/user/mo · Professional ₹100/user/month (min 10 users), plus GST

Free plan available

Compared with Loop by Microsoft

  • Built in India (Chennai)

Key features

  • Channels and direct chats
  • External channels with partners
  • Searchable message history
  • Chat export
  • Audio and video meetings with screen share
Zoho Cliq reviewPricingWebsite

Loop by Microsoft alternatives by what you need

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Indian alternatives to Loop by Microsoft

How to choose a Loop by Microsoft 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.

Loop by Microsoft alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Loop by Microsoft in 2027?+

The closest matches to Loop by Microsoft on App Advisor are tldraw (Free), Apple Pages (Free), Apple Numbers (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Loop by Microsoft, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Loop by Microsoft?+

Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: tldraw (Free), Apple Pages (Free), Apple Numbers (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

Is there an Indian alternative to Loop by Microsoft?+

Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Cliq (Free · paid from ₹100/user/mo · Professional ₹100/user/month (min 10 users), plus GST), Flock (Free · PRO priced per user · Starter free up to 20 members; PRO price on request), IRCTC Tourism (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Loop by Microsoft vs tldraw: which is better?+

tldraw is the closest match to Loop by Microsoft in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Loop by Microsoft alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in team chat & collaboration or a category Loop by Microsoft also covers, and Microsoft'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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