Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026
Remote working software helps teams meet online, share files, manage tasks and keep work conversations in one place. This guide helps you compare tools for a distributed team or a mixed office setup.
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Bitrix24 CRM | The Free plan may suit an individual or small team needing basic CRM; Bitrix24 describes Basic for solopreneurs and small teams, Standard for mid-sized businesses, and… | 6.6 | $69 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Lark | Lark may suit teams looking to combine messaging, calendars, documents, and cloud storage. | 6.6 | $6 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 20 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Rocket.Chat | 6.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 Zoho Workplace | Zoho Workplace suits organizations looking to combine communication, file management, and office editing tools. | 6.6 | $3 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Zulip | Zulip suits teams that want channel-based chat, guest access and a choice between cloud and self-hosted plans. | 6.6 | $3.50 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Pumble | Pumble may suit businesses that want team messaging and meetings in one app, including startups and nonprofit organizations considering its free plan. | 6.5 | $2.49 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Basecamp | It suits teams that want project-specific tools for tasks, communication, schedules, and client collaboration. | 6.3 | $25 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Microsoft Teams | Teams suits people who need chat, calls, meetings, and screen sharing across desktop, mobile, or web. | 6.2 | $4 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Chanty | Chanty may suit small and medium teams that want chat, calls, and task coordination in one tool. | 6.0 | $36 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Slack | Slack suits teams that coordinate through channels and messages and want connected apps or workflow automation. | 5.9 | $8.75 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
Use it to review free-plan availability, entry paid rates, supported platforms, meeting limits, team chat, task management, file collaboration, guest access and SSO support.
The Free plan may suit an individual or small team needing basic CRM; Bitrix24 describes Basic for solopreneurs and small teams, Standard for mid-sized businesses, and…
Lark may suit teams looking to combine messaging, calendars, documents, and cloud storage.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4Zoho Workplace suits organizations looking to combine communication, file management, and office editing tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5Zulip suits teams that want channel-based chat, guest access and a choice between cloud and self-hosted plans.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5Pumble may suit businesses that want team messaging and meetings in one app, including startups and nonprofit organizations considering its free plan.
It suits teams that want project-specific tools for tasks, communication, schedules, and client collaboration.
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.
Workspace suits people and organizations that need email, collaboration, storage, and document tools together.
It may suit teams seeking a virtual meeting space, as well as organizers of events, classrooms, or recruitment activities.
Wire may suit organizations that need encrypted communication and collaboration across devices.
It suits individuals and teams looking for meeting and collaboration tools across mobile, desktop, and browser platforms.
Twist suits teams that need channel-based messaging across desktop and mobile platforms.
Flock suits teams wanting channels, guest access, cross-platform clients, and many listed integrations.
Check whether each product includes a free plan. Other products provide free trials, so review each offer before selecting a paid plan.
Listed starting prices are $2.49 per user per month for Pumble, $7 per user per month for Google Workspace, $12 per user per month for Gather, $16 per user per month for Kumospace and $25 per month for Basecamp. These amounts use annual billing.
Listed products support combinations of web, iOS, Windows, Android, macOS and Linux. Review each product's platform coverage against the devices your team uses before signing up.
Review support for video meetings, team chat, task management and file collaboration. These functions suit different work patterns, so give priority to the tools that match how your team works.
Guest access can affect how you work with clients or contractors. Compare SSO support when your organization needs a managed sign-in process.
Check whether a product provides open-source code. If code access matters to your organization, check the licence and deployment details before deciding.
