Zoho Cliq Free plan

Zoho Cliq is a team chat app with messaging, file storage and meetings. Its Free plan includes chat export and meetings with screen share, with 10,000 searchable messages.

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Zoho Cliq Free plan is a productivity and SaaS perk from Zoho, offering a free plan (10,000 searchable messages), with no funding required.

Value: Free plan
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Zoho Cliq Free plan

The Free plan includes messaging and channels, file storage, meetings with screen share, remote work and chat export.
Audio and video meetings allow up to 100 participants, and the Free plan has 10,000 searchable messages with a 60-minute maximum meeting duration.
The Standard plan is US$16.20 a month for up to 25 users, billed annually.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free plan with no time limit.
Other requirements: The Free plan allows 10,000 searchable messages, 100 participants per meeting and meetings of up to 60 minutes.

How to claim

How to apply for Zoho Cliq Free plan

Steps to apply

1Sign up free on zoho.com.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on zoho.com/cliq/pricing.html and zoho.com/cliq/plan-comparison.html on October 28, 2026.

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Questions

Zoho Cliq Free plan: common questions

Is Zoho free?

Yes, Zoho can be used for free. Free plan (10,000 searchable messages). As stated on Zoho's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Zoho Cliq Free plan?

Zoho Cliq Free plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. The Free plan allows 10,000 searchable messages, 100 participants per meeting and meetings of up to 60 minutes.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Zoho Cliq Free plan?

No. Zoho Cliq Free plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Zoho Cliq Free plan?

How long do I have to use Zoho Cliq Free plan, and does it expire?

Free plan with no time limit.

Is Zoho Cliq Free plan available outside the US?

Zoho Cliq Free plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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