Rocket.Chat
by Rocket.ChatRocket.Chat is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web, Windows and self-hosted setups.
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Best Team Chat Apps 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026
Rocket.Chat leads this list of 63 (record score 9.0, free plan). Zulip is next (record score 8.9, free plan), and Microsoft Teams is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 8.8).
Team chat apps give work groups a place to exchange messages. This guide helps you compare options for a team using phones, tablets, computers or a web browser.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Rocket.Chat | Rocket.Chat is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web, Windows and self-hosted setups. | 9.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Zulip | Zulip suits teams that want channel-based chat, guest access and a choice between cloud and self-hosted plans. | 8.9 | $3.50 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Teams runs on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows with channels and guest access. | 8.8 | $4 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Lark | Lark is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows. | 8.8 | $6 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 20 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Nextcloud Talk | Nextcloud Talk is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web, Windows and self-hosted setups. | 8.6 | €71.29 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Slack | Slack is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows, with channels and integrations. | 8.5 | $8.75 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Pumble | Pumble is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows, with channels and unlimited message history. | 8.4 | $2.49 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Zoho Cliq | Zoho Cliq is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows, with channels and guest access. | 8.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Discord | Discord is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows. | 8.3 | $29.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Chanty | Chanty is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web, Windows and self-hosted setups, with channels. | 7.8 | $36 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
Compare free plans and paid starting prices, then check channels, guest access, message history, integrations and maximum members. Supported platforms can help you narrow the choices to tools that fit your devices.
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Zulip
Zulip suits teams that want channel-based chat, guest access and a choice between cloud and self-hosted plans.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record8.9 Visit
03
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams runs on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows with channels and guest access.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record8.8 Visit
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Lark
Lark is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record8.8 Visit
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Nextcloud Talk
Nextcloud Talk is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web, Windows and self-hosted setups.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record8.6 Visit
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Slack
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $8.75 a month Record8.5 Visit Slack is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows, with channels and integrations.
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Pumble
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $2.49 a month, billed yearly Record8.4 Visit Pumble is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows, with channels and unlimited message history.
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Zoho Cliq
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record8.3 Visit Zoho Cliq is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows, with channels and guest access.
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Discord
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $29.99 a year Record8.3 Visit Discord is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows.
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Chanty
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 $36 a year Record7.8 Visit Chanty is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web, Windows and self-hosted setups, with channels.
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Wire
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 €7.45 a month, billed yearly Record7.7 Visit Wire may suit organizations that need encrypted communication and collaboration across devices.
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DingTalk
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $4 a month Record7.6 Visit DingTalk runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, the web, and Windows, with a free plan and guest access.
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Troop Messenger
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $2.50 a month Record7.4 Visit Troop Messenger is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows, with channels.
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Whaller
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 €3 a month Record7.3 Visit Whaller is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Mac, web, Windows and self-hosted setups, with event hosting.
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Talkspirit
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 €5 a month Record7.1 Visit Talkspirit provides channels and guest access on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, the web, and Windows.
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JANDI
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $6 a month Record7.1 Visit JANDI offers channels on Android, iOS, macOS, the web, and Windows, with a free plan.
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Flock
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Free plan Record7.0 Visit Flock is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web, Windows and browser extensions, with channels and guest access.
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Output Messenger
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 $2,000 a year Record7.0 Visit Output Messenger provides channels through Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows, API, and self-hosting.
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Google Chat
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $7 a month, billed yearly Record6.9 Visit It suits individuals and organizations wanting chat across major desktop and mobile platforms, especially Workspace users and teams needing integrations or large…
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Twist
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $6 a month, billed yearly Record6.7 Visit Twist is a team chat app for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows, with channels and integrations.
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Stackfield
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 €9 a month, billed yearly Record6.7 Visit Stackfield provides channels on Android, iOS, macOS, the web, Windows, and API, with a 14-day trial.
Before you choose
Compare plans and prices
Check whether an app has a free plan, a free trial or a paid starting price. These are different ways to evaluate the cost of a team chat app.
Pricing details can vary by plan. Slack lists a free plan and paid service from $7.25 per user per month with annual billing. Pumble lists a free plan, paid service from $2.49 per user per month with annual billing, and a seven-day trial.
Check supported platforms
Match the supported platforms to the devices your team uses. The comparison includes Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, web and Linux.
An Android app may matter if your team uses Galaxy phones or tablets. Check the other platform entries too if team members use different devices.
Review access and history
Compare guest access and message history before choosing an app. These fields can help you assess how a tool fits conversations with people outside the team and the need to refer to earlier messages.
Check team capacity
Use the maximum-members field to compare an app with your team's size. Check this alongside plan details, since the comparison treats member capacity and pricing as separate fields.
Look at channels and integrations
Compare channels and integrations with the way your team organizes conversations and connects its tools.
Questions
Which platforms are included in the comparison?
The platform fields are Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, web and Linux.
What details can I compare besides price?
The comparison includes channels, guest access, message history, integrations, supported platforms and maximum members.
Does the list distinguish a free plan from a free trial?
Yes. Free plan and free trial are separate comparison fields.
What starting prices are listed for Slack and Pumble?
Slack lists paid plans from $7.25 per user per month with annual billing. Pumble lists paid plans from $2.49 per user per month with annual billing.
How long is Pumble's listed free trial?
Pumble's listed pricing note includes a seven-day trial.
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