Zoho Cliq vs BBM Enterprise

Zoho Cliq8.7Visit BBM Enterprise8.4Visit

Higher score Zoho Cliq #6 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Zoho Cliq

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BBM Enterprise #8 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit BlackBerry

• Zoho Cliq fits best

  Companies already using the Zoho ecosystem

• BBM Enterprise fits best

  Enterprises prioritizing secure managed messaging

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Cliq 8.7/10 Visit ↗	BBM Enterprise 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.4
Ranking	#6 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software	#8 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software
Best for	Companies already using the Zoho ecosystem	Enterprises prioritizing secure managed messaging
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs	Docs
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	HIPAA
Integrations	7 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise
Features Zoho Cliq 1/4 · BBM Enterprise 1/4
Guest access	✓	✓
Single sign-on	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Retention controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Message history	Unlimited	Not checked yet
Group size limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines channels, threaded chat, calls, meetings, file sharing, and task follow-up Supports guest meetings, external channels, and dedicated Networks Runs across web, desktop, and mobile, with API and third-party integrations	End-to-end encryption is enabled by default. Supports voice and video calls, group chat and multimedia conferencing. Administrative policies and optional archiving support managed workflows.
Cons	Administration, retention, and data-loss controls depend on higher plans Its broad feature set may be more than teams seeking only chat need Advanced features are divided across Standard, Professional, and Enterprise	Pricing is handled through contact sales. Integrations focus on BlackBerry enterprise services. Support channels include documentation.
Our verdict	Zoho Cliq brings one-to-one and group messaging together with channels, calls, meetings, file sharing, reminders, and integrations for business teams. Its channel options cover personal, team, organization, and external collaboration,… Read the review →	BBM Enterprise is BlackBerry’s secure communications application for organizations and working professionals. It brings text messaging, group chat, voice and video calling, and multimedia conferencing to Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zoho Cliq — where it wins

  • Combines channels, threaded chat, calls, meetings, file sharing, and task follow-up
  • Supports guest meetings, external channels, and dedicated Networks
  • Runs across web, desktop, and mobile, with API and third-party integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Administration, retention, and data-loss controls depend on higher plans
  • Its broad feature set may be more than teams seeking only chat need
  • Advanced features are divided across Standard, Professional, and Enterprise

• BBM Enterprise — where it wins

  • End-to-end encryption is enabled by default.
  • Supports voice and video calls, group chat and multimedia conferencing.
  • Administrative policies and optional archiving support managed workflows.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through contact sales.
  • Integrations focus on BlackBerry enterprise services.
  • Support channels include documentation.

• Zoho Cliq8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad business messaging suite with Zoho integrations, external collaboration, and tiered administration.

  Visit Zoho CliqFull verdict →
• BBM Enterprise8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  Managed messaging, calls and conferencing for organizations prioritizing encrypted communication.

  Visit BlackBerryFull verdict →