1. Loop by Microsoft
Microsoft · Redmond · Team chat & collaboration · 4.5/5
Collaborative workspaces.
Free
Free plan available
Team chat & collaboration · Alternatives
Best Shopify Collabs alternatives in India (2026)
Shopify Collabs is a team chat & collaboration product from Shopify, Ottawa, 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.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Shopify Collabs are Loop by Microsoft (Free), tldraw (Free), Apple Pages (Free), Apple Numbers (Free) and Microsoft Lists (Free). Loop by Microsoft is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Shopify Collabs alternative
Indian support and GST
Shopify Collabs is built in Canada. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Shopify Collabs alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Shopify Collabs'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Shopify Collabs (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Loop by Microsoft | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  tldraw | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Apple Pages | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Apple Numbers | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Microsoft Lists | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Microsoft Whiteboard | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Apple Business Manager | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  AWS CloudFormation | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Google AdSense | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Google Merchant Center | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Google Workspace Essentials | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Zoho Cliq | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 13 |  LinkedIn Pages | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Google Ad Manager | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Meta Pixel | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Firebase Cloud Messaging | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Messenger for Business | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Zoho Connect | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 19 |  Firebase Remote Config | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Flock | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 |
Top 10 Shopify Collabs alternatives in detail
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Shopify Collabs
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
5. Microsoft Lists
Microsoft · Redmond · Team chat & collaboration · 4.5/5
Track work in Microsoft 365.
Free
Free plan available
6. Microsoft Whiteboard
Microsoft · Redmond · Team chat & collaboration · 4.5/5
Whiteboard in Microsoft 365.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
8. AWS CloudFormation
Amazon Web Services · Seattle · Team chat & collaboration · 4.5/5
Infrastructure as code.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
10. Google Merchant Center
Google · Mountain View · Team chat & collaboration · 4.5/5
Product listings on Google.
Free
Free plan available
Shopify Collabs alternatives by what you need
Free Shopify Collabs alternatives
Indian alternatives to Shopify Collabs
How to choose a Shopify Collabs 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.
Shopify Collabs alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Shopify Collabs in 2026?+
The closest matches to Shopify Collabs on App Advisor are Loop by Microsoft (Free), tldraw (Free), Apple Pages (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Shopify Collabs, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Shopify Collabs?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Loop by Microsoft (Free), tldraw (Free), Apple Pages (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Shopify Collabs?+
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.
Shopify Collabs vs Loop by Microsoft: which is better?+
Loop by Microsoft is the closest match to Shopify Collabs in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Shopify Collabs alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in team chat & collaboration or a category Shopify Collabs also covers, and Shopify'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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