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Open-source alternatives to Zoho Cliq

Zoho Cliq is not described as open source on its own site. 7 of the 33 other team communication apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Zoho Cliq has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard). All of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Zoho Cliq

  1. Mattermost

    Self-hosted team messaging with playbooks, calls and boards

    • Mattermost is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mattermost also covers kanban boards and AI agents.
    • Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard, video calls and file sharing.
    Mattermost pricing and details

  2. Rocket.Chat

    Open-source, self-managed chat for security-focused teams

    • Rocket.Chat is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard, workflow automation and video calls.
    Rocket.Chat pricing and details

  3. Zulip

    Open-source team chat that organizes channels by topic

    • Zulip starts at $3.50 per user / month self-hosted (billed monthly); Cloud from $6.67 billed annually. Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard).
    • Zulip is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard, workflow automation and video calls.
    Zulip pricing and details

  4. Element

    End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard

    • Element is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard and workflow automation.
    Element pricing and details

  5. Wire

    End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls for organizations

    • Wire starts at €7.45 per person / month, paid annually. Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard).
    • Wire is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard and workflow automation.
    Wire pricing and details

  6. ONCE Campfire

    Self-hosted group chat from 37signals, free and open source

    • ONCE Campfire is free. Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard).
    • Only Zoho Cliq lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • ONCE Campfire is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard, workflow automation and video calls.
    ONCE Campfire pricing and details

  7. Jitsi Meet

    Free, open-source video meetings you can self-host

    • Jitsi Meet is free. Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard).
    • Jitsi Meet is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard, workflow automation, team chat and file sharing.
    Jitsi Meet pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Zoho Cliq?

Yes. Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip, Element, Wire, ONCE Campfire and Jitsi Meet are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Zoho Cliq open source?

Zoho Cliq is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Zoho Cliq: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.