Zoho Cliq alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Zoho Cliq: interface feels busier than Slack, and professional and Enterprise need at least 10 users. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Zoho Cliq, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Slack currently ranks first.
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Best Zoho Cliq alternative for most people
SlackLarger ecosystem and the industry-standard chat experience.
Best Zoho Cliq alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Google ChatBundled chat for Google Workspace organisations.
Best Zoho Cliq alternative for Mac
PumbleSimpler, cheap chat with unlimited history on the free plan.
Best Zoho Cliq alternative for Linux
SlackLarger ecosystem and the industry-standard chat experience.
Best Zoho Cliq alternative for iPhone and Android
Microsoft TeamsBundled chat and meetings for Microsoft 365 organisations.
Best Zoho Cliq alternative for working in the browser
SlackLarger ecosystem and the industry-standard chat experience.
Zoho Cliq alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Zoho Cliq?
Slack ranks first right now. Larger ecosystem and the industry-standard chat experience. Google Chat and Pumble follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Cliq?
Yes. Slack (free plan + paid), Google Chat (free plan + paid), Pumble (free plan + paid) and Chanty (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Zoho Cliq?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which Zoho Cliq alternatives work on Linux?
Slack, Pumble and Chanty run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Zoho Cliq?
The complaints we hear most: interface feels busier than Slack; professional and Enterprise need at least 10 users; third-party integrations trail Slack's catalogue.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Zoho Cliq, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.