Sign in

Browse by category

More

Alternatives

Best Microsoft Teams alternatives in 2026

Microsoft Teams is chat, meetings and file collaboration inside Microsoft 365. These 17 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

17 alternatives From best video conferencing software, best team chat software How we rank Share

Ranked alternatives

  1. Slack

    Also runs on Linux. The widest app and integration catalog here, with huddles, Slack Connect and a free plan that never expires. Its code is closed, and cost rises per user as a team grows.

    Best for Teams that want the largest app ecosystem

    WebWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    93.0of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  2. Zoom

    The most complete set of meeting, webinar and screen-sharing features here, with apps on Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android. Its code is closed, and the advanced features sit behind paid plans.

    Best for Large work meetings and webinars

    WindowsmacOSiOS, iPadOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    92.0of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  3. Zulip

    Is open source; also runs on Linux. Open source under Apache-2.0 with apps for every major desktop and phone and a free Standard plan for eligible organizations. Its integration catalog is smaller than Slack's, and self-hosting means running a server.

    Best for Open-source projects and self-hosted team chat

    WebmacOSWindowsLinuxiOSAndroidSelf-hostedFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source

    90.5of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  4. Jitsi Meet

    Is open source. Free and open source under Apache-2.0, with browser and phone apps and the option to run it on your own server. The hosted service caps meeting length, and it has fewer enterprise features than Zoom.

    Best for Free, self-hosted or embedded video calls

    WebAndroidiOSSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source

    89.0of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  5. Mattermost

    Is open source. Self-hosted team chat for private cloud and air-gapped networks, with source published under AGPL-3.0. It asks more of an IT team than Slack, and its Enterprise features sit in paid editions.

    Best for Regulated teams that must keep chat on their own servers

    WebSelf-hostedFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source

    88.5of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  6. Google Meet

    Simple, browser-based meetings with links built into Google Calendar, free within limits. It is hosted by Google only and has fewer webinar features than Zoom.

    Best for Quick meetings for people who use Google accounts

    WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    86.5of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  7. Zoho Cliq

    A free chat plan for teams of any size, with meetings and iOS and Android apps. External channels and call recording need the paid Standard plan, and its catalog is smaller than Slack's.

    Best for Small teams already using Zoho business apps

    WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    85.0of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  8. BigBlueButton

    Is open source. Open source under LGPL-3.0 and built for virtual classrooms, with a self-hosted server. It needs an IT team to run it, and it fits business meetings less well than Zoom or Jitsi Meet.

    Best for Self-hosted virtual classrooms

    WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source

    84.5of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  9. Element

    Is open source; also runs on Linux. Matrix-based chat with end-to-end encryption, apps for all major platforms and self-hosted server options. It is less polished as a workplace tool than Slack, and organization features are paid.

    Best for Encrypted team chat on the open Matrix network

    AndroidiOSWindowsmacOSLinuxWebFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source

    82.5of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  10. Rocket.Chat

    Is open source. Open-source core under MIT, self-hostable, with web, desktop and mobile apps and commercial plans for government and defense buyers. Its enterprise code is under a separate license, and setup is left to the team.

    Best for Self-hosted chat with commercial support options

    WebSelf-hostedFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source

    84.0of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  11. Pumble

    Also runs on Linux. Team chat with channels, threads, guests and screen sharing, and unlimited users and message history on its free plan. Paid plans add group meetings and are priced per seat, so large teams pay for every member.

    Best for Small and mid-size teams that want full history free

    WebWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    83.5of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  12. Webex

    Also runs on Linux. Webex has a free plan with unlimited meetings of up to 40 minutes, and desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux. Its per-user paid plans suit organizations that already use Cisco products, with a 40-minute cap on the free plan.

    Best for Organizations that already use Cisco products

    WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidWebFree plan, paid upgrades

    83.5of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  13. Whereby

    Browser-based calls with permanent room links and an embedded API for developers, with no install needed. Its Meetings product is charged per user and lists basic room customization.

    Best for Small teams that want a shareable meeting link

    WebiOSAndroidSubscription

    81.5of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  14. Chanty

    Chanty has a free plan with unlimited searchable history and built-in tasks, but the free plan is capped at five members. Its on-premise option is limited to the Enterprise plan, so self-hosting is less open than Zulip or Mattermost.

    Best for Small teams that want unlimited history for free

    macOSWindowsiOSAndroidWebFree plan, paid upgrades

    80.0of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  15. FaceTime

    Built into iPhone and iPad at no separate charge, with group video calls and calls over Wi-Fi or cellular. It only works between Apple devices, so it is poor for mixed meetings.

    Best for Quick calls between Apple devices

    iOS, iPadOSFree

    80.0of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  16. Twist

    Also runs on Linux. Async team communication from Doist built around threads, with guest access on the free plan. The free plan shows only the last month of messages, so teams that need full history should pay for the Unlimited plan.

    Best for Distributed teams that reply asynchronously

    WebWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    79.5of 100
    Visit Alternatives

  17. Zoho Meeting

    A browser-based meeting service with screen sharing, co-hosts, international dial-in and iOS and Android apps. The free plan caps meetings at 60 minutes, so it suits short recurring calls more than long meetings.

    Best for Short recurring team calls with screen sharing

    WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    76.5of 100
    Visit Alternatives

Narrow the alternatives

Open-source alternatives to Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams alternatives for Linux

Compare Microsoft Teams head to head

Or build your own comparison table with Microsoft Teams and up to three other products.

About Microsoft Teams alternatives

What is the best alternative to Microsoft Teams?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Slack, followed by Zoom. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Free options include Slack, Zoom, Zulip.

Before you switch

Learning Center
1:16Intermediate · 6 min readLock-in and exit costs: check how you leave before you commitLearn what lock-in is, run an export test on real data, compare open formats and local versus hosted storage, and plan an exit with your EU data rights in mind.1:20Beginner · 5 min readHow to run a software trial that tells you somethingRun a software trial that answers your question. Set criteria first, use real files, test import, export and sharing, then decide before the end date.

Articles that mention Microsoft Teams

All articles