Zoho Cliq

Team chat with channels, calls and automation — a smarter Slack alternative.

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What is Zoho Cliq?

Cliq is team messaging: organized channels, direct messages, audio/video huddles, screen sharing and bot automation, tightly integrated with the rest of Zoho so a CRM alert or Desk ticket lands right in chat.

Why businesses choose Zoho Cliq

  • Channels, threads and direct messages
  • Built-in audio/video calls and screen share
  • Bots and slash-commands for automation
  • Alerts from CRM, Desk, Projects and 100+ apps

Key Features

  • Channels, threads and direct messages
  • Built-in audio/video calls and screen share
  • Bots and slash-commands for automation
  • Alerts from CRM, Desk, Projects and 100+ apps

Zoho Cliq: Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Channels, threads and direct messages
  • Built-in audio/video calls and screen share
  • Bots and slash-commands for automation
  • Alerts from CRM, Desk, Projects and 100+ apps

Cons

  • Delivers most value when used alongside other Zoho apps
  • Advanced capabilities may sit in higher-tier plans

How UAE businesses use Zoho Cliq

  • A UAE business uses Zoho Cliq to team chat with channels, calls and automation — a smarter Slack alternative
  • Zoho Cliq fits teams that match: teams that want Slack-style chat inside the Zoho ecosystem
  • Companies already on Zoho add Zoho Cliq so it shares data with their other apps

Getting started with Zoho Cliq

  1. 1Sign up free and complete the short setup for Zoho Cliq
  2. 2Connect it to the Zoho apps you already use so your data flows automatically
  3. 3Invite your team and start using it day to day
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Zoho Cliq Pricing

Zoho Cliq pricing: Free plan available; low per-user pricing. You can begin at no cost and upgrade only when you need more. For current plan details and live pricing, check on Zoho via the button on this page.

Integrates with

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Best for

Teams that want Slack-style chat inside the Zoho ecosystem

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Our Verdict

Zoho Cliq is a solid choice if you match its sweet spot — teams that want Slack-style chat inside the Zoho ecosystem. As part of the Zoho ecosystem it shares data cleanly with your other apps, which is where a lot of its value comes from. Try the free plan and see if it fits your workflow before rolling it out widely.

— The UAE Info Portal editorial team

Zoho Cliq — FAQs

What is Zoho Cliq?

Cliq is team messaging: organized channels, direct messages, audio/video huddles, screen sharing and bot automation, tightly integrated with the rest of Zoho so a CRM alert or Desk ticket lands right in chat.

Is there a free version of Zoho Cliq?

Yes — Zoho Cliq offers a free plan or free tier (Free plan available; low per-user pricing), so you can start without paying and upgrade only when you need more.

Who is Zoho Cliq best for?

Teams that want Slack-style chat inside the Zoho ecosystem.

Does Zoho Cliq integrate with other Zoho apps?

Yes. Like all Zoho products, Zoho Cliq is built to work with the wider Zoho ecosystem — it pairs naturally with Zoho Mail, Zoho Connect, Zoho WorkDrive and others. Many businesses start with one app and expand, or jump straight to the Zoho One bundle.

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