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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free
Slack
Star Rating
(38,178)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansZoho Cliq
Star Rating
(261)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Slack excels in facilitating organized team communication, with features like channels that keep conversations structured and easy to follow. Users appreciate the seamless real-time collaboration, which is enhanced by integrations with tools like Procore for project management.
- Users say that Zoho Cliq stands out for its simplicity and ease of use, making it accessible for teams without a steep learning curve. The availability of a mobile app, desktop application, and web version allows for flexible communication, which users find particularly beneficial for quick responses.
- Reviewers mention that Slack's overall user satisfaction is significantly higher, reflected in its G2 Score of 98.05 compared to Zoho Cliq's 54.04. This suggests that users feel more positively about their experience with Slack, particularly in terms of support and product direction.
- According to verified reviews, Zoho Cliq's graphical interface and feature set are praised for their intuitiveness, making it a popular choice among professionals. However, some users feel that it lacks the depth of integrations that Slack offers, which can limit its functionality in more complex workflows.
- Users highlight that while both platforms offer good file sharing capabilities, Slack's performance in this area is particularly strong, with users noting its efficiency in managing shared documents and resources within teams.
- Reviewers indicate that Slack's mobile application is highly rated for its usability, allowing users to stay connected on the go. In contrast, while Zoho Cliq also offers a mobile app, some users feel it doesn't match the performance and user experience of Slack's mobile platform.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Slack
Free
$0.00
For teams wanting to try out Slack for an unlimited period of time
- Searchable message archives, up to 10k of your team’s most recent messages
- 10 apps or service integrations
- Native apps for iOS, Android, Mac & Windows Desktop
Zoho Cliq
Free
Free
- Messaging and channels
- File storage
- Meetings with screen share
Free Trial
Slack
Free Trial is available
Zoho Cliq
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
31,157
8.9
210
Ease of Use
9.2
32,087
9.0
211
Ease of Setup
9.2
8,465
9.0
60
Ease of Admin
8.9
5,054
9.3
41
Quality of Support
8.8
21,681
8.5
193
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
4,533
9.1
42
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
30,460
8.9
201
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
13924
9.1
151
9.0
14472
8.7
155
8.6
13771
8.4
142
Business Instant Messaging
8.5
10223
8.7
141
8.1
9551
8.3
140
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
13654
8.4
146
9.2
13278
8.9
148
9.0
11809
8.6
130
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
7.6
1502
7.2
6
AI - Business Instant Messaging
7.5
1488
5.8
6
7.9
1491
8.3
6
7.4
1469
6.7
6
7.4
1472
6.7
6
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
7.7
899
Not enough data
7.7
886
Not enough data
Setup
9.1
690
Not enough data
8.9
679
Not enough data
8.7
662
Not enough data
8.9
697
Not enough data
Management
9.0
672
Not enough data
8.7
654
Not enough data
8.9
668
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
573
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
7.8
291
Not enough data
8.0
287
Not enough data
8.2
296
Not enough data
8.0
293
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
7.9
292
Not enough data
8.1
294
Not enough data
Account Options
9.2
288
Not enough data
8.4
282
Not enough data
8.7
278
Not enough data
8.7
281
Not enough data
9.0
288
Not enough data
8.9
285
Not enough data
Q&A Tools
9.1
289
Not enough data
9.1
285
Not enough data
9.1
291
Not enough data
8.7
278
Not enough data
9.1
284
Not enough data
8.9
281
Not enough data
8.6
274
Not enough data
8.9
277
Not enough data
8.5
274
Not enough data
Knowledge Pages
8.5
350
Not enough data
8.3
349
Not enough data
8.2
341
Not enough data
8.2
337
Not enough data
8.0
332
Not enough data
8.4
337
Not enough data
Knowledge Dissemination
8.3
326
Not enough data
8.8
336
Not enough data
9.0
340
Not enough data
9.0
338
Not enough data
8.4
336
Not enough data
8.3
325
Not enough data
8.7
340
Not enough data
8.7
326
Not enough data
8.6
322
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
8.0
204
Not enough data
8.0
206
Not enough data
7.9
204
Not enough data
Login Options
9.1
769
Not enough data
8.5
744
Not enough data
Productivity
8.0
732
Not enough data
8.3
736
Not enough data
8.6
741
Not enough data
7.9
715
Not enough data
7.9
713
Not enough data
Customization
8.6
736
Not enough data
9.0
750
Not enough data
8.7
721
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
7.5
415
Not enough data
7.6
412
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.0
94
Not enough data
9.1
99
Not enough data
9.0
92
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
8.7
63
Not enough data
8.5
59
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
Search Queries
8.8
93
Not enough data
9.2
92
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
9.1
92
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
92
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
9.1
96
Not enough data
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
9.4
29
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
9.3
28
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.5
29
Not enough data
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
9.4
27
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
9.5
28
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
1223
Not enough data
8.8
1181
Not enough data
8.5
1157
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
1183
Not enough data
8.6
1139
Not enough data
9.4
1231
Not enough data
Project management
8.7
1164
Not enough data
8.5
1125
Not enough data
8.6
1145
Not enough data
8.5
1130
Not enough data
8.6
1131
Not enough data
8.3
1099
Not enough data
8.3
1128
Not enough data
Workload
8.4
1088
Not enough data
8.8
1142
Not enough data
8.6
1094
Not enough data
8.5
1087
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
9.3
1434
Not enough data
9.0
1212
Not enough data
9.3
1290
Not enough data
Cost Management
8.1
1076
Not enough data
8.2
1077
Not enough data
8.1
1069
Not enough data
Integration
8.6
1117
Not enough data
8.4
1074
Not enough data
8.4
1066
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
1023
Not enough data
7.7
1020
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
7.7
525
Not enough data
7.8
518
Not enough data
8.1
523
Not enough data
7.8
521
Not enough data
Communication
9.4
1189
Not enough data
9.3
1181
Not enough data
8.9
1060
Not enough data
8.9
1048
Not enough data
9.1
1054
Not enough data
Content & Documents
9.2
1105
Not enough data
8.9
1049
Not enough data
8.7
1069
Not enough data
8.1
1011
Not enough data
Controls
8.3
996
Not enough data
8.1
988
Not enough data
8.7
1002
Not enough data
8.4
1008
Not enough data
8.2
976
Not enough data
Project Management
8.4
1001
Not enough data
8.4
982
Not enough data
8.5
1000
Not enough data
8.7
992
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
9.0
1007
Not enough data
8.7
977
Not enough data
9.0
996
Not enough data
7.9
964
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
931
Not enough data
7.4
928
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
7.5
442
Not enough data
7.7
446
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
9.5
25
Not enough data
8.7
24
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Software Type
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
9.0
24
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Audio Conferencing
7.5
284
Not enough data
7.7
284
Not enough data
Agentic AI - UCaaS Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Extensions
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Features
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.5
20
Not enough data
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
9.7
21
Not enough data
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
9.6
20
Not enough data
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
9.5
21
Not enough data
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
9.4
21
Not enough data
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
9.3
22
Not enough data
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
9.2
19
Not enough data
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
9.4
21
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Slack and Zoho Cliq are categorized as Business Instant Messaging
Unique Categories
Slack is categorized as Knowledge Base, Unified Workspaces, Work Management, Enterprise Search Software, Q&A Platforms, AI Note-Taking Software, Project Collaboration, Workflow Management, and Audio Conferencing
Zoho Cliq is categorized as UCaaS Platforms and Video Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Slack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho Cliq
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
15.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Marketing and Advertising
8.7%
Internet
4.7%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
54.9%
Information Technology and Services
22.7%
Computer Software
12.6%
Education Management
6.1%
Marketing and Advertising
5.7%
Financial Services
5.3%
Other
47.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
How do I delete a channel in slack?
47 Comments
CH
Since this has already been answered, my $0.02 is that you should always archive channels rather than delete them for posterity and/or auditing purposes.Read more
What does slack software do?
28 Comments
RR
Slack is messaging and communication platform which allow an individual for video and audio calls and many more.Read more
What is Zoho platform?
2 Comments
LM
A suite of tools for both online and app access with which you can manage multiple intrinsic functionalities of communication, documents, information...Read more
What is Zoho Cliq?
1 Comment
SB
Zoho Cliq is an facility provided when you get ZohoMail. This is free add-on by Zoho. On Zoho Cliq is a one can chat, do audio and video calls free of cost....Read more
How do I use Zoho Cliq?
1 Comment
Official Response from Zoho Cliq
To begin using Zoho Cliq, first, you'll need to sign up for an account. You can find detailed instructions on how to do this in this help...Read more
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