Discord is an alternative
to Zoho Cliq
$2.99/mo (Nitro Basic) vs Zoho Cliq Free at $0/mo for 10 seats ($1.80/seat) — covering 60% of the 5 compared capabilities.
Same job. Way less money.
Comparison scenario
Every cheaper-than claim is tied to a defined scenario — never a bare list price.
10 seats, monthly billing · USD · prices as observed on official pricing pages.
Free plan at $0/mo ($1.80/seat × 10 seats), the cheapest paid plan.
Nitro Basic: 2.99 USD/monthly.
Zoho Cliq costs $0/mo on the Free plan at 10 seats, monthly billing. Discord costs $2.99/mo (Nitro Basic plan), which is not cheaper than Zoho Cliq Free at $0/mo in this scenario.
Capability comparison
Discord covers 60% of the 5 capabilities compared against Zoho Cliq. ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | Discord | Zoho Cliq |
|---|---|---|
| Channels & group messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Threaded conversations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio/video calls & screen sharing | ↑ Nitro | ✓ |
| App integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✗ | ✓ |
What you give up
Capabilities Zoho Cliq has that Discord lacks.
- Audio/video calls & screen sharing — Make audio or video calls with screen sharing.Missing from Discord.
- Workflow automation — Automate routine steps directly within chat.Missing from Discord.
Price at your volume
The same comparison recomputed at three sizes. Plan caps change who is cheapest.
| Usage | Zoho Cliq | Discord |
|---|---|---|
| 3 seats | $0/moFree | $2.99/mocosts moreNitro Basic |
| 10 seats | $0/moFree | $2.99/mocosts moreNitro Basic |
| 25 seats | $0/moFree | $2.99/mocosts moreNitro Basic |
Plans & pricing, side by side
Advertised prices in USD as observed on the official pricing pages — per-seat and transaction-fee plans are marked.
| Free | Free |
| Nitro Basic | $2.99/mo |
| Nitro | $9.99/mo |
| Free | Free |
| Standard | $1.80/seat/mo (billed yearly) |
| Professional | $3.60/seat/mo (billed yearly) |
| Enterprise | Contact sales |
Frequently asked
What does Discord lack compared with Zoho Cliq?
Audio/video calls & screen sharing, Workflow automation — 2 of the 5 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
Zoho Cliq: 2026-10-29; Discord: 2026-10-26 — on the official pricing pages.
Who switched
Anonymous: no account, no email, no IP stored. Reports are shown once a switch has 3 or more and never change ranking or order — alternatives are computed from prices and capabilities only.
Sources & freshness
- https://www.zoho.com/cliq/pricing.html (official_pricing, checked 2026-10-29)
- https://www.zoho.com/cliq/pricing/support-plans.html (official_pricing, checked 2026-10-26)
- Discord data last verified 2026-10-26