Free · PRO priced per user · Starter free up to 20 members; PRO price on request
Free plan available
Key features
- One-to-one and group chat
- Public and private channels
- Message and file search
- File sharing
- Bookmarked messages
Team chat & collaboration · Alternatives
Best Zoho Cliq alternatives in India (2027)
Zoho Cliq is a team chat & collaboration product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at Free · paid from ₹100/user/mo · Professional ₹100/user/month (min 10 users), plus GST with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 1 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Cliq are Flock (Free · PRO priced per user · Starter free up to 20 members; PRO price on request), Notion (Free plan), Slack (Free plan), Microsoft Teams Chat (Free plan) and Element (Matrix) (Free plan). Flock is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Zoho Cliq alternative
Reported limitation
Free plan stops at 10,000 searchable messages and 60-minute meetings
Reported limitation
Professional and Enterprise need at least 10 users
Reported limitation
Audit history, eDiscovery and DLP are Enterprise-only
Zoho Cliq alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Cliq'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoho Cliq (current) | Free · paid from ₹100/user/mo · Professional ₹100/user/month (min 10 users), plus GST | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | — |
| 1 | Flock | Free · PRO priced per user · Starter free up to 20 members; PRO price on request | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Zoho Cliq |
| 2 |  Notion | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Cliq |
| 3 |  Slack | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Cliq |
| 4 |  Microsoft Teams Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Element (Matrix) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Mattermost | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Rocket.Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Google Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Confluence | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Zoho Cliq |
| 10 |  Chanty | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Twist | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Pumble | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Coda | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Miro | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Mural | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Webex Messaging | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Nuclino | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Slite | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Brosix | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Vidyard | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Zoho Cliq alternatives in detail
2. 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
4. Microsoft Teams Chat
Microsoft · Redmond · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Team chat in Microsoft 365.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Element (Matrix)
Element · London · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Decentralised secure messaging.
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Mattermost
Mattermost · Palo Alto · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Open-source secure collaboration.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Cliq
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Cliq
- Open source
8. Google Chat
Google · Mountain View · Team chat & collaboration · 4.5/5
Team messaging in Google Workspace.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Confluence
Atlassian · San Francisco · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Team wiki and documentation.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Zoho Cliq alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Zoho Cliq 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.
Zoho Cliq alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zoho Cliq in 2027?+
The closest matches to Zoho Cliq on App Advisor are Flock (Free · PRO priced per user · Starter free up to 20 members; PRO price on request), Notion (Free plan), Slack (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Cliq, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Cliq?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Flock (Free · PRO priced per user · Starter free up to 20 members; PRO price on request), Notion (Free plan), Slack (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho Cliq?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Flock (Free · PRO priced per user · Starter free up to 20 members; PRO price on request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zoho Cliq vs Flock: which is better?+
Flock is the closest match to Zoho Cliq in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zoho Cliq alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in team chat & collaboration or a category Zoho Cliq also covers, and Zoho Corporation'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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