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Zoho Cliq alternatives
Zoho Cliq compared with 7 alternatives: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Pumble, Flock and 2 more.
Zoho Cliq has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard). All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho CliqThis tool | Free plan · from $16.20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Slack | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Teams | Free plan · from $4.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Chat | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pumble | Free plan · from $2.49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Flock | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Chanty | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Lark | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Zoho Cliq
- Free plan · from $7.25/mo
Slack
Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI
- Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually. Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard).
- Slack also covers documents.
- Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard.
Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads
- Free plan · from $4.00/mo
Microsoft Teams
Chat, video meetings and calling tied into Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard).
- Only Zoho Cliq lists a Linux app.
- Microsoft Teams also covers transcription and noise cancellation.
- Zoho Cliq also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Chat
Team messaging and spaces built into Google Workspace
- Google Chat starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace). Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard).
- Only Zoho Cliq lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Google Chat also covers tasks.
- Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard, workflow automation and video calls.
Suits: Organizations already paying for Google Workspace
- Free plan · from $2.49/mo
Pumble
Team chat with unlimited message history on the free plan
- Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually. Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard).
- Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard and workflow automation.
Suits: Teams that want a free chat app without a message-history cap
- Free plan · from $4.50/mo
Flock
Team messenger with channels, video calls and shared to-dos
- Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually. Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard).
- Flock also covers tasks.
- Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard and workflow automation.
Suits: Small and mid-sized teams that want chat, calls and to-dos in one app
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Chanty
Team chat with built-in tasks, calls and AI agents
- Chanty starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually. Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard).
- Chanty also covers tasks, kanban boards and AI agents.
- Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard and workflow automation.
Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want free chat with unlimited searchable history
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Lark
All-in-one suite of chat, meetings, docs, email and workflows
- Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard).
- Lark also covers transcription, wiki, calendar and documents.
- Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard and file sharing.
Suits: Teams of up to 20 that want free chat, docs and meetings in one app
Limits worth knowing in Zoho Cliq
- The Free plan searches only 10,000 messages, caps meetings at 60 minutes and has no call recording or external channels.
- Standard is a flat price covering up to 25 users, while Professional and Enterprise are per user with a 10-user minimum.
- Guest chat, task management, roles and permissions, and live events need Professional or Enterprise.
- Audit history, eDiscovery and data loss prevention are limited to Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zoho Cliq?
The alternatives to Zoho Cliq in this directory are Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Pumble, Flock, Chanty and Lark. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zoho Cliq.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Cliq?
Yes. Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Pumble, Flock, Chanty and Lark have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.