1. Zoho Cliq
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5
Team chat and collaboration from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoom Whiteboard
- Built in India (Chennai)
Team chat & collaboration · Alternatives
Best Zoom Whiteboard alternatives in India (2026)
Zoom Whiteboard is a team chat & collaboration product from Zoom, San Jose, 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, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoom Whiteboard are Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan), Flock (Free plan), Notion (Free plan) and Slack (Free plan). Zoho Cliq is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Zoom Whiteboard alternative
Indian support and GST
Zoom Whiteboard 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.
Zoom Whiteboard alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoom Whiteboard'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoom Whiteboard (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Cliq | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Connect | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Flock | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  Notion | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Slack | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Microsoft Teams Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Element (Matrix) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Mattermost | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Rocket.Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Google Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 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 Zoom Whiteboard alternatives in detail
2. Zoho Connect
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5
Intranet and employee community.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoom Whiteboard
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Feeds and announcements
- Polls
- Town halls
- Surveys
- Live broadcast (Ultimate)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoom Whiteboard
- Built in India (Mumbai)
4. 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
6. Microsoft Teams Chat
Microsoft · Redmond · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Team chat in Microsoft 365.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Element (Matrix)
Element · London · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Decentralised secure messaging.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Mattermost
Mattermost · Palo Alto · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Open-source secure collaboration.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoom Whiteboard
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Zoom Whiteboard
- Open source
10. Google Chat
Google · Mountain View · Team chat & collaboration · 4.5/5
Team messaging in Google Workspace.
Free plan
Free plan available
Zoom Whiteboard alternatives by what you need
Free Zoom Whiteboard alternatives
Indian alternatives to Zoom Whiteboard
How to choose a Zoom Whiteboard 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.
Zoom Whiteboard alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zoom Whiteboard in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zoom Whiteboard on App Advisor are Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan), Flock (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoom Whiteboard, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zoom Whiteboard?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan), Flock (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zoom Whiteboard?+
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.
Zoom Whiteboard vs Zoho Cliq: which is better?+
Zoho Cliq is the closest match to Zoom Whiteboard in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zoom Whiteboard alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in team chat & collaboration or a category Zoom Whiteboard also covers, and Zoom'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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