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Head-to-head · Team Chat Apps

Zoho Cliq vs Pumble

  • 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
Pumble #13 in Team Chat Apps 8.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Pumble

Zoho Cliq leads on 0 checks, Pumble 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 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #13.

Zoho Cliq is the better fit for teams in the Zoho ecosystem. Pumble is the better fit for teams seeking low-cost full chat.

  • Zoho Cliq fits best

    Teams in the Zoho ecosystem

  • Pumble fits best

    Teams seeking low-cost full chat

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Side by side

Feature Zoho Cliq 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Pumble 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.0
Ranking #3 in Team Chat Apps #13 in Team Chat Apps
Best for Teams in the Zoho ecosystem Teams seeking low-cost full chat
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $2.49/seat/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations 7 integrations 3,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Cliq 2/2 · Pumble 2/2
Channels ✓ ✓
Guest access ✓ ✓
Specs
Message history Unlimited Unlimited
Integrations Zoho People, Zoho Projects, Zoho Calendar, Zoho Notebook, Office 365, Twitter, third-party extensions Google Calendar, Plaky, Clockify, AI Assistant, Calendly, Email, GitHub, GitLab, Gmail, Google Drive, Jira, Polls, RSS, Zapier
Supported platforms web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android
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
  • Unlimited users, channels, message history, and search on Free
  • Voice and video calls, screen sharing, threads, and file sharing
  • Web, desktop, mobile apps, imports, exports, AI, and integrations
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
  • Free plan supports up to 3 apps and integrations
  • Guest access is limited to paid plans
  • Advanced administration and analytics require higher tiers
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…

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Pumble is a team communication application for businesses that need channels, direct and group messaging, threads, file sharing, search, calls, and meeting links. It supports public and private channels, voice and video calls, screen…

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  1. Zoho CliqTeam Chat Apps 9.1Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. PumbleTeam Chat Apps 8.0Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  • Pumble — where it wins

    • Unlimited users, channels, message history, and search on Free
    • Voice and video calls, screen sharing, threads, and file sharing
    • Web, desktop, mobile apps, imports, exports, AI, and integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan supports up to 3 apps and integrations
    • Guest access is limited to paid plans
    • Advanced administration and analytics require higher tiers
  • 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 CliqFull verdict →
  • Pumble8.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A low-cost team chat app with unlimited history and a broad feature set.

    Visit PumbleFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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