Swadeshi Communication Apps

Arattai is Zoho's free WhatsApp alternative with 17M+ downloads — end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice/video calls, WhatsApp chat migration, no ads, no tracking, and data stored in Indian servers. Made in Chennai.

Open source customer engagement suite - alternative to Intercom and Zendesk

Cloud telephony platform with voice, SMS, and video calling APIs

AI-powered virtual assistant for customer support and automation

Video conferencing platform with HD video calls and screen sharing

JioChat is Jio's free messaging app for India with HD video calls, voice chat, group messaging up to 500 members, stickers, and file sharing — a WhatsApp and Telegram alternative by Reliance Jio

Ultra-secure voice and video calling app with end-to-end encryption, quantum-resistant security algorithms, and 5-level protection system for confidential communication on Jio 5G network

Customer communication platform with live chat, chatbots, and helpdesk

Automated customer support with multi-language capabilities for Indian enterprises

Cloud communication platform offering SMS, email, WhatsApp, voice, and OTP APIs for businesses with 2.5B+ monthly API calls

Indian conversational AI platform by Sarvam AI with voice and text agents in 11 Indian languages, deployable via WhatsApp, phone calls, and web — a Dialogflow alternative

Video conferencing platform that emerged during pandemic with focus on security

Enterprise-focused secure office communication platform for teams

Visual collaboration platform for teams to think together, work smarter, and deliver better with infinite canvas, video catchups, voice notes, and real-time collaborative tools

Government-backed video conferencing platform focusing on Aatmanirbhar positioning

Zoho Cliq is an Indian-built team collaboration and chat platform by Chennai-based Zoho — channels, DMs, HD video meetings, file sharing, and deep integration with 55+ Zoho apps (CRM, Projects, Desk, People). Free for up to 100 users; paid plans from Rs 90/user/month — a fraction of Slack.

Team collaboration and social intranet platform with group discussions, knowledge base, file sharing, company announcements, employee directory, and activity streams for workplace communication

Video conferencing solution integrated with Zoho Workplace, affordable for SMBs

Remote training and webinar platform with screen sharing, interactive presentations, live polling, Q&A sessions, session recording, and attendee analytics for virtual training and events