Instead of Zoho Cliq
Zoho Cliq alternatives
Zoho Cliq supports business communication through channels, guest access, and unlimited message history across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and API. Its integrations connect Zoho People, Projects, Calendar, and Notebook with Office 365 and third-party extensions. Teams can use AI chat summaries, workflow automation, whiteboards, screen sharing, calendars, reminders, and developer tools. Meetings support up to 100 participants on lower tiers or 1,000 active participants with 10,000 viewers on higher tiers. The free plan costs nothing and allows 100 participants per group, 10,000 searchable messages, and 100 GB storage per organization.
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Microsoft Teams
by Microsoft TeamsFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Teams centered on Microsoft 365 collaboration — Microsoft Teams connects to Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, and other Microsoft services, while Zoho Cliq emphasizes Zoho integrations.
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Slack
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Teams needing broad app integrations — Slack offers extensive integrations but limits message history, whereas Zoho Cliq provides unlimited message history.
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Rocket.Chat
by Rocket.ChatFree plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5Teams wanting self-hosted communication — Rocket.Chat supports self-hosting and unlimited history, while Zoho Cliq supports more members and broader developer features.
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Pumble
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4 - 13
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Twist
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Convo
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Google Chat
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Alternatives may suit teams that want Microsoft 365 connections, self-hosting, bundled documents and storage, different history policies, or lower stated starting prices. Compare each option's platforms, integrations, channels, guest access, message retention, collaboration tools, audience focus, and pricing before switching.