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 Microsoft Teams Chat
- Built in India (Chennai)
Team chat & collaboration · Alternatives
Best Microsoft Teams Chat alternatives in India (2026)
Microsoft Teams Chat is a team chat & collaboration product from Microsoft, Redmond, 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 Microsoft Teams Chat 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 Microsoft Teams Chat alternative
Indian support and GST
Microsoft Teams Chat 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.
Microsoft Teams Chat alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Microsoft Teams Chat'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Microsoft Teams Chat (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Cliq | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Connect | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Flock | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  Notion | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Slack | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Element (Matrix) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Mattermost | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Rocket.Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Google Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Confluence | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 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 Microsoft Teams Chat 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 Microsoft Teams Chat
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Feeds and announcements
- Polls
- Town halls
- Surveys
- Live broadcast (Ultimate)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Teams Chat
- 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. Element (Matrix)
Element · London · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Decentralised secure messaging.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Mattermost
Mattermost · Palo Alto · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Open-source secure collaboration.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Teams Chat
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Microsoft Teams Chat
- Open source
9. Google Chat
Google · Mountain View · Team chat & collaboration · 4.5/5
Team messaging in Google Workspace.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Confluence
Atlassian · San Francisco · Team chat & collaboration · 4.6/5
Team wiki and documentation.
Free plan
Free plan available
Microsoft Teams Chat alternatives by what you need
Free Microsoft Teams Chat alternatives
Indian alternatives to Microsoft Teams Chat
How to choose a Microsoft Teams Chat 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.
Microsoft Teams Chat alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Teams Chat in 2026?+
The closest matches to Microsoft Teams Chat 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 Microsoft Teams Chat, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Teams Chat?+
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 Microsoft Teams Chat?+
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.
Microsoft Teams Chat vs Zoho Cliq: which is better?+
Zoho Cliq is the closest match to Microsoft Teams Chat in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Microsoft Teams Chat alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in team chat & collaboration or a category Microsoft Teams Chat also covers, and Microsoft'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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