Google Chat Alternatives

Google Chat is described as 'Instant messaging and group collaboration tool with thread-based channels, real-time document editing, Google Workspace integration, search, and enterprise security' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Google Chat for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Mac and Windows apps. The best Google Chat alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Chat are Telegram, Element, Discord and Matrix.

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  1. Jam icon
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    Drop-in audio rooms for meetings, mini conferences, podcasts.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  2. Adapt Chat icon
     3 likes

    Open source encrypted group-chat platform focused on privacy and efficiency, featuring Rust-based backend for speed, customizable interface, minimal data collection, real-time messaging, community-driven improvements, and ergonomic design for various use cases.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Flock icon
     37 likes

    Flock is the fastest growing team messenger and loved by over 25,000 companies globally. It also comes with its powerful platform, FlockOS.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. Campfire is an installable, self-hosted group chat system. Easily invite people. Make rooms. @mentions, DMs, and mobile support. The basics done right. And since you get the code and host it yourself, you can customize it however you’d like for your own use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Amazon Web Services
    • Docker
     
  5. PeerSuite icon
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    PeerSuite is an open source, decentralized, private alternative to apps like Discord or Slack. All data is sent only between clients through encrypted WebRTC channels.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  6. Librem Chat icon
     8 likes

    End-to-end encrypted chat, VOIP, and video calling used by millions of people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
  7. Talky icon
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    Talky makes our big world a little smaller. It’s truly simple video chat. No downloads, signup, or payment required.

    55 Talky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. A self-hosted, white-label video conferencing solution designed for larger groups that need complete data privacy, full ownership, and total control over their business communications.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
  9. A private, dedicated, tailor-made, secure and encrypted communication solution for secure calls, messages and file sharing with anyone, anywhere for C.E.O and V.I.P

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. Lyniti icon
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    Lyniti is an all-in-one business workspace for managing clients, projects, invoices, bookkeeping, team collaboration, and internal operations from one secure dashboard.

    41 Lyniti alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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