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Head-to-head · Team Chat Apps

Zoho Cliq vs Flock

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
3 checks side by side

Higher score Zoho Cliq #3 in Team Chat Apps 9.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Zoho Cliq

Flock #8 in Team Chat Apps 8.5/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Flock

Zoho Cliq leads on 0 checks, Flock on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreZoho Cliq · 9.1/10
Free planboth
Free trialboth

Zoho Cliq scores higher on our rubric for team chat apps: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

On message history, Zoho Cliq gives you Unlimited where Flock offers Limited.

Zoho Cliq is the better fit for teams in the Zoho ecosystem. Flock is the better fit for teams wanting free chat plus work tools.

Zoho Cliq fits best
Teams in the Zoho ecosystem
Flock fits best
Teams wanting free chat plus work tools

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Feature	Zoho Cliq 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Flock 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Team Chat Apps	#8 in Team Chat Apps
Best for	Teams in the Zoho ecosystem	Teams wanting free chat plus work tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	7 integrations	60+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Cliq 2/2 · Flock 2/2
Channels	✓	✓
Guest access	✓	✓
Specs
Message history	Unlimited	Limited
Integrations	Zoho People, Zoho Projects, Zoho Calendar, Zoho Notebook, Office 365, Twitter, third-party extensions	Google Drive, Google Calendar, GitHub, Trello, Dropbox, Twitter, Bitbucket, Asana, Jira, Zapier, Zoom, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Todoist, GitLab, Zendesk, Freshdesk, OneDrive, Mailchimp
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API	web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, API
Maximum members	100000 users	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes messaging, meetings, screen sharing, and file storage Covers channels, calls, tasks, bots, administration, and external collaboration Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API environments	Free Starter plan includes channels, calls, search, files, and task tools Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension Integrates with Trello, Asana, GitHub, Drive, Jira, and more
Cons	Free message history is limited Paid plan prices are not shown here Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple chat teams	Starter limits searchable history to 10,000 messages Starter includes 10 public channels and 5 GB per team Guests are charged at the member rate after 90 days
Our verdict	Zoho Cliq is a business communication and collaboration platform for organizations and distributed teams. It brings one-to-one and group messaging, organization and team channels, searchable conversations, file sharing, audio and video… Read the review →	Flock combines direct messaging, group conversations, public and private channels, guest access, calling, file sharing, and searchable workspace content in one team communication application. It is aimed at organizations that want chat… Read the review →

Zoho CliqTeam Chat Apps 9.1Free plan · 14-day trial
FlockTeam Chat Apps 8.5Free plan · 30-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

Zoho Cliq — where it wins
- Free plan includes messaging, meetings, screen sharing, and file storage
- Covers channels, calls, tasks, bots, administration, and external collaboration
- Runs across web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and API environments
Where it doesn't
- Free message history is limited
- Paid plan prices are not shown here
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple chat teams
Flock — where it wins
- Free Starter plan includes channels, calls, search, files, and task tools
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension
- Integrates with Trello, Asana, GitHub, Drive, Jira, and more
Where it doesn't
- Starter limits searchable history to 10,000 messages
- Starter includes 10 public channels and 5 GB per team
- Guests are charged at the member rate after 90 days

Zoho Cliq9.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad team chat suite with strong Zoho ecosystem fit and a capable free plan.
Visit Zoho Cliq Full verdict →
Flock8.5/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A broad team chat workspace with a capable free Starter plan and useful work tools.
Visit Flock Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 10 Oct 2026 · How we research and update