2
GroupMe
Free
Free group messaging for friends, teams and classes.
Pick it if you want it free.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slack (the app you have) | Free | Everywhere | - |
| Google Chat | Free download | iPhone, Android | you want a close match |
| GroupMe | Free | iPhone, Android | you want it free |
| Square Team | Free | Apple | you want it free |
| Marco Polo | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| BAND | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Shopify Inbox | Free | Apple | you want it free |
| Zoom | Free for short meetings | Everywhere | you want a close match |
| Microsoft Teams | Free | Everywhere | you want a close match |
1
Google Chat
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Team messaging for Google Workspace.
Free planiPhoneAndroid
3
Square Team
Free
Team schedules, timecards and messaging for Square businesses.
Pick it if you want it free.
FreeiPhone
4
Marco Polo
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Video messaging app for staying close to friends and family.
Free planiPhone
5
BAND
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Group app for teams, clubs, classes and families, with posts, calendars and chat.
Free planiPhone
6
Shopify Inbox
Free
Chat with customers and sell over chat for Shopify stores.
Pick it if you want it free.
FreeiPhone
7
Zoom
Free for short meetings; paid plansReliable video meetings for work, school and family.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
8
Microsoft Teams
Free
Microsoft's chat, meetings and calling hub, free for personal use and included in Microsoft 365.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
We matched these apps to Slack 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.