1. Zoho Cliq
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5
Team chat and collaboration from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Team chat & collaboration · Alternatives
Best Topmate alternatives in India (2026)
Topmate is a team chat & collaboration product from Kavalry Technologies Private Limited, Bengaluru, priced at On request 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 Topmate are Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Flock (Free plan), Flipkart Shopsy Seller (Free), Zoho Connect (Free plan) and Notion (Free plan). Zoho Cliq is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Topmate alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Topmate'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Topmate (current) | On request | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Cliq | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  Flock | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Flipkart Shopsy Seller | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Zoho Connect | 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 |  Google Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Confluence | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Chanty | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Twist | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Pumble | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Coda | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Miro | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Mural | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Webex Messaging | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Nuclino | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Topmate alternatives in detail
Free plan
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
4. Zoho Connect
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5
Intranet and employee community.
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
- Feeds and announcements
- Polls
- Town halls
- Surveys
- Live broadcast (Ultimate)
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 Topmate
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Topmate
- Open source
Topmate alternatives by what you need
Free Topmate alternatives
Indian alternatives to Topmate
How to choose a Topmate 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.
Topmate alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Topmate in 2026?+
The closest matches to Topmate on App Advisor are Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Flock (Free plan), Flipkart Shopsy Seller (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Topmate, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Topmate?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Flock (Free plan), Flipkart Shopsy Seller (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Topmate?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Flock (Free plan), Flipkart Shopsy Seller (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Topmate vs Zoho Cliq: which is better?+
Zoho Cliq is the closest match to Topmate in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Topmate alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in team chat & collaboration or a category Topmate also covers, and Kavalry Technologies Private Limited'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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