The best Google Chat alternatives

Zulip suits teams that want channel-based chat, guest access and a choice between cloud and self-hosted plans.

Pumble may suit businesses that want team messaging and meetings in one app, including startups and nonprofit organizations considering its free plan.

Teams suits people who need chat, calls, meetings, and screen sharing across desktop, mobile, or web.

Chanty may suit small and medium teams that want chat, calls, and task coordination in one tool.

Slack suits teams that coordinate through channels and messages and want connected apps or workflow automation.

Wire may suit organizations that need encrypted communication and collaboration across devices.

It suits businesses that need team chat across desktop and mobile platforms, with administration and workflow tools.

Flock suits teams wanting channels, guest access, cross-platform clients, and many listed integrations.

Element may suit individuals or organizations looking for messaging across mobile and desktop platforms, guest access, and unlimited message history.