1. Zoho Cliq
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5
Team chat and collaboration from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Confluence
- Built in India (Chennai)
Team chat & collaboration · Alternatives
Best Confluence alternatives in India (2026)
Confluence is a team chat & collaboration product from Atlassian, San Francisco, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Confluence are Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan), Flock (Free plan), Notion (Free plan) and Slack (Free plan). Zoho Cliq is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Confluence alternative
Indian support and GST
Confluence is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Confluence alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Confluence's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Confluence (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Cliq | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Confluence |
| 2 |  Zoho Connect | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Confluence |
| 3 |  Flock | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Confluence |
| 4 |  Notion | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Confluence |
| 5 |  Slack | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Confluence |
| 6 |  Microsoft Teams Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Element (Matrix) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Mattermost | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Rocket.Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Google Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Chanty | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Twist | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Pumble | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Coda | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Miro | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Mural | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Webex Messaging | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Nuclino | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Slite | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Brosix | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Confluence alternatives in detail
2. Zoho Connect
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5
Intranet and employee community.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Confluence
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Feeds and announcements
- Polls
- Town halls
- Surveys
- Live broadcast (Ultimate)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Confluence
- Built in India (Mumbai)
4. Notion
Notion Labs · San Francisco · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
All-in-one workspace for notes, docs and wikis.
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
- Pages and wikis
- Verified pages (Business)
- Private teamspaces (Business)
- Databases with subtasks, dependencies and custom properties
- Charts
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Microsoft Teams Chat
Microsoft · Redmond · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Team chat in Microsoft 365.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Element (Matrix)
Element · London · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Decentralised secure messaging.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Mattermost
Mattermost · Palo Alto · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Open-source secure collaboration.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Confluence
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Confluence
- Open source
10. Google Chat
Google · Mountain View · Team chat & collaboration · 4.5/5
Team messaging in Google Workspace.
Free plan
Free plan available
Confluence alternatives by what you need
Free Confluence alternatives
Indian alternatives to Confluence
How to choose a Confluence alternative
- Pick the tool your team will keep open — adoption beats features.
- Check message history limits on free tiers.
- If you are already on Google or Microsoft, their chat may be enough.
Confluence alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Confluence in 2026?+
The closest matches to Confluence on App Advisor are Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan), Flock (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Confluence, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Confluence?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan), Flock (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Confluence?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Cliq (Free plan), Zoho Connect (Free plan), Flock (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Confluence vs Zoho Cliq: which is better?+
Zoho Cliq is the closest match to Confluence in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Confluence alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in team chat & collaboration or a category Confluence also covers, and Atlassian's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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