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The best Microsoft Teams alternatives

Microsoft's chat, meetings and calling hub, free for personal use and included in Microsoft 365. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Microsoft Teams (the app you have)FreeEverywhere-
ZoomFree for short meetingsEverywhereyou need it on Linux
Google MeetFree with a Google accountiPhone, Android, Webyou want it free
VidyoConnectFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
SlackFreeEverywhereyou need it on Linux
LoomFree planEverywhereyou want something simpler
BasecampFreeEverywhereyou want something simpler
FrontBilled annually: Starter $25/seat/monthEverywhereyou want AI built in
HiverHiver Omni per user/month: Growth $25 annual / $35 monthlyWeb, iPhone, Androidyou want a close match
1

Zoom

Free for short meetings; paid plans

Reliable video meetings for work, school and family.

Pick it if you need it on Linux.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
2

Google Meet

Free with a Google account; more with Workspace

Free video calls in the browser, no install needed.

Pick it if you want it free, you want something simpler and you are sharing it with family.

FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
4

Slack

Free; Pro $7.25/user/month annually or $8.75 monthly
Slack screenshot from the App Store

Team messaging app organised into channels, with huddles, file sharing and thousands of integrations.

Pick it if you need it on Linux.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
5

Loom

Free plan; paid plans

Record your screen and camera, share a link instantly.

Pick it if you want something simpler.

Free planMacWindowsiPhoneAndroidWeb
6

Basecamp

Free; Freelancer $29/month; Pro $79/month; Pro Plus $99/month
Basecamp screenshot from the App Store

Project management from 37signals that keeps to-dos, message boards, schedules, files and chat for each project in one place.

Pick it if you want something simpler.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
7

Front

Billed annually: Starter $25/seat/month; Professional $65/seat/month
Front screenshot from the App Store

AI customer operations platform that routes, answers and measures customer emails and messages in shared inboxes.

Pick it if you want AI built in.

PaidWebMacWindowsiPhoneAndroid
8

Hiver

Hiver Omni per user/month: Growth $25 annual / $35 monthly; Pro $55 / $65

A customer service platform that started as shared inboxes in Gmail, now covering email, chat, voice and WhatsApp.

PaidWebiPhoneAndroid

We matched these apps to Microsoft Teams by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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