Microsoft Teams AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Group Chat Apps

The best Group Chat alternative to Microsoft Teams is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Slack. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Teams and loads of them are Group Chat Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Group Chat App alternatives to Microsoft Teams are Jami, Zulip, Wire and Mattermost.

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  1. Element icon

    Element

     833 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.

    346 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    Element vs Microsoft Teams Comments
    chtfn
    Positive
    1

    Element has come a long way, and is now a fully-featured group chat application, with spaces (to group several rooms), numerous bridges so people are not locked in one single tool, and great integrations.

    tutosfaciles48
    Positive
    4

    Riot.im have a lot of mods/plugins which allow us to have video calls, ldap/AD integration, ...

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Clean and simple interface. Bridges is an extremely nice feature.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceMicrosoft Teams is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Element is an Instant Messenger Microsoft Teams is a Group Chat App
    • Element is Decentralized, Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Teams is not according to our users
  2. Slack icon

    Slack

     879 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.

    261 Slack alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Electron
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. Jitsi Meet icon

    Jitsi Meet

     292 likes

    Open-source video conferencing platform with encryption by default, up to 75 participants, live group chat, HD audio, screen and document sharing, Etherpad editing, mobile and browser support, custom deployment options, privacy-first features, and community-driven development.

    173 Jitsi Meet alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid
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    Jitsi Meet vs Microsoft Teams Comments
    Nicolas
    Positive
    0

    No account required, end-to-end encryption, open source... All good reasons to be happy with Jitsi

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    good software alternative to Meet

    • Jitsi Meet is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Teams is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Jitsi Meet is a Video Calling Microsoft Teams is a Group Chat App
    • Jitsi Meet is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightMicrosoft Teams is not according to our users
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  6. Jami icon

    Jami

     250 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.

    179 Jami alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Jami vs Microsoft Teams Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Works as long as there is a connection between the parties as peer-to-peer.

    • Jami is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Teams is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Jami is an Instant Messenger Microsoft Teams is a Group Chat App
    • Jami is Decentralized and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Teams is not according to our users
  8. Zulip icon

    Zulip

     273 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.

    249 Zulip alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Zulip vs Microsoft Teams Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Geobomatic
    0

    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

    Nakul Verma
    Positive
    0

    Zulip is a very good free and open source software that helps people to conversation to each other on random and some important topics separately. A usercan see who is online or ofline at the real time that is awesome.

    JonasF
    Positive
    0

    Superior to Teams in terms of performance and most importantly because of the Threading model, which allows asynchronous parallel collaboration on multiple issues.

    3 of 10 comments
    • Zulip is Free Personal and Open SourceMicrosoft Teams is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zulip is an Instant Messenger Microsoft Teams is a Group Chat App
    • Zulip is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Teams is not according to our users
  9. Wire icon

    Wire

     332 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.

    300 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)
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  10. Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

     256 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.

    152 Mattermost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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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
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    Mattermost vs Microsoft Teams Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Mostly the same features, but self-hosted. Although less integrations in my knowledge

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Easy to install, free of charge and self hosted.

    • Mattermost is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Teams is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mattermost is LightweightMicrosoft Teams is not according to our users
  11. Proton Meet icon

    Proton Meet

     34 likes

    Provides secure end-to-end encrypted video calls with privacy features such as background blur, noise reduction, and meeting locks, supports up to 50 free participants, guest links, ad-free use, seamless calendar integration, and multi-device access.

    24 Proton Meet alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  12. Element X icon

    Element X

     51 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.

    134 Element X alternatives

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
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  13. Rocket.Chat icon

    Rocket.Chat

     163 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.

    164 Rocket.Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Rocket.Chat vs Microsoft Teams Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Open source, very powerful. Can be hosted independently on own hardware but also as-a-service. Does the exact same without limiting the user to one service provider or client.

    • Rocket.Chat is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Teams is Freemium and Proprietary
  14. Zoom icon

    Zoom

     161 likes

    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 integration, and multitasking support.

    254 Zoom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Android TV
    • Apple Car Play
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  15. Quiet Chat icon

    Quiet Chat

     22 likes

    Peer-to-peer group chatting over Tor and IPFS, with local-first encrypted messaging and no central servers, offers privacy-focused decentralized collaboration for teams, supporting desktop and mobile. FOSS, open to contributors, and avoids surveillance-based tracking.

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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