Async AlternativesGroup Chat Apps & Team Collaboration Tools like Async

Async is described as 'Web application that helps small teams of software engineers have deep uninterrupted discussions and build more focused software' and is a Group Chat app in the network & admin category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Async, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac apps. The best Async alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Discord. Other great sites and apps similar to Async are Slack, Wire, Threema and Mattermost.

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  1. Element icon
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    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    307 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
     
  2. Discord icon
     1112 likes

    An integrated platform for text and voice communications. Offers tailored channels for different topics, customizable moderation tools, low latency for fluency, and managed user roles for optimal community facilitation.

    181 Discord alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
  3. Matrix icon
     388 likes

    Open standard protocol enabling decentralized, encrypted instant messaging, VoIP signaling, IoT device connectivity, and persistent data management across federated servers without central control or single points of failure, bridging communication platforms.

    169 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
     
  4. Slack icon
     861 likes

    Offers unified communication for teams with advanced real-time messaging, contextual features, versatile chat tools, and organized conversations in dedicated channels with integrated file sharing on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms for enhanced productivity.

    229 Slack alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Electron
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Wire icon
     317 likes

    Wire is the most secure collaboration platform featuring messenger, voice, video, conference calls, file-sharing, and external collaboration –all protected by the most secure end-to-end-encryption.

    283 Wire alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
     
  6. Threema icon
     137 likes

    Threema is a new mobile messaging app that puts security first. With true end-to-end encryption, you can rest assured that only you and the intended recipient can read your messages.

    124 Threema alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
     
  7. Mattermost icon
     254 likes

    Self-hosted collaboration platform featuring chat, workflow automation, voice and video calling, screen sharing, AI capabilities, broad third-party integration support, cross-platform apps, compatibility with Slack imports, and flexible deployment options for secure team communication.

    134 Mattermost alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
     
  8. Zulip icon
     267 likes

    Threaded group conversations combine live and asynchronous messaging, separating topics for organized collaboration, supporting open-source, cloud, and self-hosted deployments, secure communication with encryption, and multi-platform access for diverse teams.

    225 Zulip alternatives

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    • BSD
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    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
     
  9. Rocket.Chat icon
     159 likes

    Open-source chat server supporting real-time group, direct, and private messaging, video calls, file sharing, helpdesk chat, API integrations, desktop notifications, emojis, LDAP authentication, cross-platform apps, and customizable extensions for teams.

    144 Rocket.Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  10. Keybase icon
     142 likes

    Keybase is a new and free security app for mobile phones and computers. For the geeks among us: it's open source and powered by public-key cryptography.

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    • Ruby
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    • Tor
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Java
     
  11. Conversations icon
     103 likes

    Conversations is a privacy focused, open source XMPP Texting [Jabber] client for Android 4.0+ smart phones with wife-approved easy encryption [OTR, OMEMO, or GPG].

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  12. Basecamp icon
     242 likes

    Basecamp is a web-based project collaboration tool that allows groups of people to share files, meet deadlines, assign tasks, and centralize feedback.

    117 Basecamp alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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