Zoho Cliq's secure chat platform supports seamless business conversations within teams and with external stakeholders. Features like video conferencing and custom messaging channels ensure effective collaboration from anywhere. Streamline your workflows with Zoho Cliq, a reliable team communication tool.
Publisher’s description
What is Cliq?
Cliq is a proprietary office suite program for Windows from Zoho Corporation.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE and MSI. The main installer is 136.3 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.8.5, released on September 29, 2026. 7 versions are listed since August 3, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.1 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 6.1 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Cliq is an office suite tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Cliq safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.zohocdn.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6ABB07B37A03C4701A5D1627772C256E10C1CE42B51042FC1A53F44DABD52A7D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›7 versions over 1 year · about 6.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.5Latest | September 29, 2026 | 136.3 MB | 32-bit EXE32-bit MSI64-bit EXE64-bit MSI |
| 1.8.4 | July 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit MSI32-bit EXE32-bit MSI |
| 1.8.3 | June 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE32-bit EXE32-bit MSI |
| 1.8.2 | May 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 1.8.1 | January 26, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit MSI32-bit MSI64-bit EXE |
| 1.8.0 | November 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 1.7.6 | August 3, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Zoho.Cliq -eCliq_1.8.5_x64.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Zoho Corporation
- Category
- Office suites
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE, MSI
- Version
- 1.8.5
- Released
- September 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 3, 2025
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 6.1
- Website
- zoho.com
- winget ID
- Zoho.Cliq
- MSI product code
- {1938D9A8-3C09-42D0-8A5D-8643B47D0C6B}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cliq free?
Cliq is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Cliq safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.zohocdn.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Cliq with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Cliq be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Cliq run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Cliq?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 3, 2025.
Can I use Cliq without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Cliq?
TeXstudio, Zettlr, JabRef, ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors and PDF Arranger. The alternatives page compares them.
