Microsoft Teams alternatives

Microsoft Teams: Microsoft's chat, meetings and file sharing for teams on Microsoft 365.

Teams comes with Microsoft 365, but many people find it slow and cluttered. These chat and meeting tools include open-source and encrypted options.

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7 alternatives to Microsoft Teams

  1. Element logo

    Element

    Element is encrypted chat on the open Matrix protocol, used by governments and security-minded companies.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in United Kingdom
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  2. Zulip logo

    Zulip

    Zulip sorts messages into topics, which keeps busy channels readable.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in United States
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  3. Jitsi Meet logo

    Jitsi Meet

    Jitsi Meet handles video meetings for free and runs in the browser.

    • Free
    • Web, iOS, Android
    • Made in United States
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  5. Wire logo

    Wire

    Wire is Swiss and encrypts every message and call.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in Switzerland
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  6. Mattermost logo

    Mattermost

    Mattermost is open source and can be self-hosted.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in United States
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  7. Rocket.Chat logo

    Rocket.Chat

    Rocket.Chat is open source, can be self-hosted and connects to other messaging apps.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in Brazil
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Microsoft Teams alternatives compared

Product Pricing Platforms Made in
Element Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android United Kingdom
Zulip Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android United States
Jitsi Meet Free Web, iOS, Android United States
Slack Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android United States
Wire Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Switzerland
Mattermost Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android United States
Rocket.Chat Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Brazil

Microsoft Teams alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Teams?

Popular alternatives to Microsoft Teams are Element, Zulip and Jitsi Meet. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Teams?

Yes. Jitsi Meet is free to use. Element, Zulip and Slack have a free plan.

Which Microsoft Teams alternatives work on iPhone and Android?

Element, Zulip, Jitsi Meet and Slack have apps for both iPhone and Android.

Is there a European alternative to Microsoft Teams?

Yes. Element (United Kingdom) and Wire (Switzerland) are made in Europe.

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