Zoho Cliq
#8 in Business Communication · Rated 4.0
Zoho’s team chat with deep Zoho ecosystem integrations
Zoho Cliq is Zoho’s team chat product designed to work within Zoho’s broader ecosystem (CRM, Projects, Workplace, People, etc.). It offers messaging, channels, file sharing, and heated collaboration features with an emphasis on integration with Zoho’s own apps and partner tools. In 2025, Cliq provides a tiered structure (Free, Standard, Professional, Enterprise) to fit SMBs through mid-market teams, with a focus on cost-conscious customers who already use Zoho One or other Zoho apps. Its differentiator is native Zoho app integration and cost efficiency, especially for teams already invested in the Zoho stack. Cliq’s roadmap emphasizes collaborative workflows and cross-app automation within the Zoho platform.
Features
- Messaging (private/group)
- Read receipts and search
- External channels
- Video/audio meetings
- Zoho ecosystem integrations
Pros
- Low total cost for Zoho customers
- Strong integration with Zoho apps
- Flexible plan tiers
Cons
- Less robust enterprise-grade governance vs Slack/Teams
- Smaller ecosystem of third-party apps