Discord AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Team Collaboration Tools

The best Team Collaboration alternative to Discord is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Matrix. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Discord and loads of them are Team Collaboration Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Team Collaboration Tool alternatives to Discord are Stoat Chat, Slack, Zulip and Armada.

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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.
362 Element alternatives
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Free Personal
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Instant Messenger
Video Calling
Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Snapcraft
Matrix.org
Flathub
F-Droid
OpenAPK
Cloudron
United Kingdom
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Good alternative?Is Element a good alternative to Discord?

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22comments
Element vs Discord Comments
Top Positive Comment by kaspian · Dec 29, 2022
Much better, no censorship, decentralized and End to end encryped!
Top Negative Comment by Guest · Jan 21, 2020
Voice features are just lacking too far behind or practically non existent compared to discord. No channels, no audio wizards setup or even basic settings like volume control or open mic threshold settings, no push to talk. It's very very barebones. If it were to have Mumbe's voice features instead of Jitsi's it would be a discord killer.
Positive comment by MrLegit · Oct 1, 2026
Element is more privacy focussed
3 of 22 comments
Element is Free Personal and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
Element is an Instant Messenger Discord is a Group Chat App
Element is Decentralized, Privacy focused and LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
Matrix
421 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.
204 Matrix alternatives
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Free
Open Source
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Instant Messenger
Group Chat
Origin
United Kingdom
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
WebRTC
Python
JavaScript
Go (Programming Language)
Cloudron
Java
Perl
United Kingdom
Good alternative?Is Matrix a good alternative to Discord?

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6comments
Matrix vs Discord Comments
Top Positive Comment by luananeder · Apr 26, 2024
The protocol has the potential to be a good Discord alternative.

Issue is the clients are almost all awful, which makes the UX horrible. So not a feasible alternative, at least not until a good app appears.
Top Negative Comment by somegirlfromit · Dec 1, 2022
Matrix.org is a transport protocol. Discord is chat software. Matrix is no more software than Discord is a protocol.
Positive comment by LittleBit · Sep 24, 2026
Matrix, while a protocol not an app itself, is a great replacement for Discord depending on the client. See Element or Cinny for good Matrix clients.
3 of 6 comments
Matrix is Free and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
Matrix is an Instant Messenger Discord is a Group Chat App
Matrix is Decentralized, Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
Fluxer
54 likes
Free and open-source instant messaging and VoIP platform with private DMs, group chats, markdown, file sharing, video calls, screen sharing, moderation tools, quick search, custom emojis, CSS themes, AGPLv3 self-hosting, and multi-device access.
35 Fluxer alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
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Group Chat
Instant Messenger
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Sweden
EU
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Mac
Windows
Linux
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iPhone
Flathub
Flatpak
Android Tablet
Sweden
EU
+2
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Fluxer vs Discord Comments
Positive comment by MrLegit · Oct 1, 2026
It is privacy focussed. and open source
Positive comment by LittleBit · Sep 24, 2026
Fluxer is second in my book for Discord alternatives, because it features almost all of the features Discord users want but with an open-source stack. It will soon also have an easily self-hostable backend, meaning you don't have to rely on Fluxer Platform AB's infrastructure if you're that paranoid but still want to use Fluxer as a piece of software.
Positive comment by Oli-6253 · Feb 14, 2026
only open-source app that has almost all the features of Discord
3 of 3 comments
Fluxer is Freemium and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
Fluxer is Privacy focused and CustomizableDiscord is not according to our users
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Stoat Chat
145 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
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Free
Open Source
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Group Chat
Instant Messenger
Origin
United Kingdom
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Android Tablet
Rust
F-Droid
United Kingdom
+3
Good alternative?Is Stoat Chat a good alternative to Discord?

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Stoat Chat vs Discord Comments
Top Positive Comment by Gruak · May 30, 2022
Revolt has much better privacy policy, is open source, and therefore much more trustworthy.
Top Negative Comment by Wizzrimp · Feb 10, 2025
cant make a damn invite link
Negative comment by LittleBit · Sep 24, 2026
Stoat does not have video chat or screenshare, which is a critical feature for many Discord users.
3 of 16 comments
Stoat Chat is Free and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
Stoat Chat is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableDiscord is not according to our users
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.
273 Slack alternatives
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Group Chat
Instant Messenger
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United States
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Linux
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iPhone
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Android Tablet
iPad
Electron
Software as a Service (SaaS)
United States
+7
Good alternative?Is Slack a good alternative to Discord?

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Slack vs Discord Comments
Top Positive Comment by OAKSIF0 · Jun 1, 2020
Has the same chat features, is more secure than discord, lets you call.
Top Negative Comment by Guest · Mar 8, 2019
Many features discord has are paid in Slack, it's a horrible alternative targeted for businesses
Negative comment by LittleBit · Sep 24, 2026
Slack was designed for enterprises, not public communities or groups of friends.
3 of 10 comments
Slack is Freemium and ProprietaryDiscord is also Freemium and Proprietary
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.
256 Zulip alternatives
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Free Personal
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
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Instant Messenger
Group Chat
Origin
United States
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
BSD
iPad
Self-Hosted
F-Droid
United States
+4
Good alternative?Is Zulip a good alternative to Discord?

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Zulip vs Discord Comments
Top Positive Comment by Geobomatic · Oct 31, 2025
Zulip approach instant messaging in an innovative way, a hybrid between pure IM and old fashioned forum. It helps keeping the messages organized and not jumble around many discussion in the same flow
Top Negative Comment by Raygen · Feb 16, 2026
Business oriented, Slack alternative not Discord alternative. No native voice calls, no native video calls , no screensharing, no bots or gamery customizations, etc...
Negative comment by LittleBit · Sep 24, 2026
Zulip is used by some community-focused tech projects like Radicle and FUTO to host their main community spaces, but it's designed more for enterprise collaboration.
3 of 16 comments
Zulip is Free Personal and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
Zulip is an Instant Messenger Discord is a Group Chat App
Zulip is Privacy focused and LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
Armada
18 likes
Open-source, end-to-end encrypted chat supporting decentralized, serverless communities and Concord. Features self-hosting, cryptographic login, encrypted text channels, threads, live voice and video rooms, compatibility with Nostr and other protocols, custom emojis, and GIFs.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Video Calling
Instant Messenger
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Self-Hosted
United States
+1
Good alternative?Is Armada a good alternative to Discord?

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Armada vs Discord Comments
Positive comment by LittleBit · Sep 24, 2026
The best alternative to Discord on the decentralized, private, and anonymous fronts. Decentralized through relays on the Nostr network (you can even host your own copy of the Armada frontend because it's open-source), private with encrypted community and direct messaging powered by the Concord Protocol and NIP-17, and anonymous with Nostr cryptographic accounts. You can even sync your Discord server in real time to an Armada community, so everyone can chat.
Positive comment by wolvenspectre · Sep 23, 2026
Drop in replacement that has all the key features I need so far.
2 of 2 comments
Armada is Free and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
Armada is a Video Calling Discord is a Group Chat App
Armada is Privacy focused, Decentralized, Customizable and LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
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.
155 Mattermost alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Group Chat
Team Collaboration
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
JavaScript
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Go (Programming Language)
Cloudron
United States
+1
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1comment
Mattermost vs Discord Comments
Negative comment by coffee415 · Apr 7, 2026
Mattermost is an unsuitable alternative to Discord because it is another business/enterprise collaboration chat app.
1 of 1 comments
Mattermost is Paid and ProprietaryDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
Mattermost is LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
Element X
52 likes
It is the brand new, and fastest ever, Matrix client. It is for personal and community use, and will support enterprise functionality later this year.
143 Element X alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Instant Messenger
Video Calling
Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Android Auto
OpenAPK
United Kingdom
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Element X vs Discord Comments
Positive comment by brickelt963-altto · May 14, 2025
The advantage of Element for me is that it's open source. I really appreciate the fact that it's a flexible solution that isn't polluted by foreign investment and the profit rationale that is becoming increasingly prevalent in Discord. Especially since I've seen documentaries showing financial relations with Chinese companies already well known for their government ties. It's like creating a Discord ‘server’ with rooms from lots of different places ^^.
Negative comment by cum · Sep 5, 2026
element X is a client of matrix, it's not an entire alternative to discord, but if you're interested on matrix, seek other clients (this one kinda sucks)
Negative comment by luananeder · Apr 26, 2024
Does not even supports Matrix’s “Spaces”, so not similar at all to Discord and its “servers”.
3 of 3 comments
Element X is Free and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
Element X is an Instant Messenger Discord is a Group Chat App
Element X is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedDiscord is not according to our users
Rocket.Chat
164 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.
171 Rocket.Chat alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source (MIT)
Application typeApplication types
Group Chat
Instant Messenger
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
iPad
Self-Hosted
Cloudron
Snapcraft
Android Tablet
United States
+5
Good alternative?Is Rocket.Chat a good alternative to Discord?
Buzz
6 likes
Buzz is a self-hostable workspace where humans and AI agents share the same rooms.
64 Buzz alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Group Chat
Video Calling
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Docker
AppImage
iPhone
United States
+1
Good alternative?Is Buzz a good alternative to Discord?
Nerimity
18 likes
Open-source chat platform providing community-focused group messaging, video calls, profile customization with animated avatars, custom emojis, tags, post creation, discovery of communities, and full source code access on GitHub. Entirely donation-funded.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Group Chat
Instant Messenger
Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
United Kingdom
+2
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Nerimity vs Discord Comments
Positive comment by RemovedUser · Aug 16, 2026
Extremely good alternative to discord. It's basically discord but without all the annoying stuff. Definitely give this a try
1 of 1 comments
Nerimity is Free and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
Nerimity is Privacy focused and LightweightDiscord is not according to our users

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