Common Ground AlternativesInstant Messengers & Video Calling Apps like Common Ground

Sites and apps similar to Common Ground include Telegram, which has a free version. Other options are Element, Discord, Matrix and Stoat Chat. Group Chat Apps like Common Ground are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone.

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  1. Telegram icon

    Telegram

     2159 likes

    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

    333 Telegram alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
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    Telegram Desktop
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  2. Element icon

    Element

     846 likes

    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.

    360 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Cloudron
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Element screenshot 1
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  4. Discord icon

    Discord

     1165 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.

    249 Discord alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Meta Quest
    • Debian
    • Ubuntu
    • Linux Mint
    • Fedora
    • US flagUnited States
    Desktop UI
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    Zoom

    Provides robust video meetings with up to 100 participants, screen sharing, real-time chat, cloud recording, whiteboard and document collaboration, AI-generated meeting summaries, seamless device switching, phone and messaging in...

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  6. Matrix icon

    Matrix

     420 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.

    203 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Main Page
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  7. Stoat Chat icon

    Stoat Chat

     146 likes

    Instant messaging platform supporting text and voice channels, live video calls, secure screen sharing, private group chats, customizable permissions, moderation tools, bot integration, privacy-focused design, open-source development, and cross-platform use.

    88 Stoat Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Rust
    • F-Droid
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Stoat Chat screenshot 1
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  9. Tox icon

    Tox

     572 likes

    With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.

    225 Tox alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
    The Universal Tox Client. A Tox client that runs on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, FreeBSD & the web. Written in JS using React & React Native / electron.
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  10. Mumble icon

    Mumble

     497 likes

    Free, open source voice chat featuring low-latency, high quality audio, secure encrypted communication, self-hosting options, in-game overlays, positional audio, scripting support, low resource usage, and robust user permission controls for gaming and collaboration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Client (Mumble 1.3.0)
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  11. Slack icon

    Slack

     887 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.

    271 Slack alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Electron
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    Slack screenshot 1
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  12. Wire icon

    Wire

     335 likes

    Secure communication platform featuring encrypted chats and calls, file and media sharing, self-deleting messages, device verification, group collaboration, and customizable settings. Supports use across multiple devices with no phone number required for access.

    308 Wire alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenAPK
    • CH flagSwitzerland
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  13. Jami icon

    Jami

     248 likes

    Open source decentralized communication platform supporting secure end-to-end encrypted calls, messaging, group conferencing, file and media sharing, SIP compatibility, multi-device sync, and strong privacy, available across desktop and mobile systems.

    185 Jami alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • OpenAPK
    • CA flagCanada
    Jami video conference OS X
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  14. Zulip icon

    Zulip

     277 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.

    254 Zulip alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
    Zulip screenshot 1
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  15. Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

     257 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.

    154 Mattermost alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • US flagUnited States
    Mattermost screenshot 1
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