Slack Alternatives

Slack is described as 'Facilitates teams' real-time collaboration with versatile chat interface and advanced search in configurable channels across multiple platforms' and is a leading Group Chat app in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Slack for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac apps. The best Slack alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Zulip. Other great apps like Slack are Rocket.Chat, Discord, Matrix and Wire.

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Slack alternatives are mainly Group Chat Apps, but if you're looking for Team Collaboration Tools or Video Calling Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Self-Hosted, Self-Hosted + Open Source and Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Slack.
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  1. Twake icon

    Twake

     26 likes

    Twake is a real-time teamwork platform. It is a suite of collaborative tools that includes the specificities of some bestsellers (Slack, Trello, Google Drive...). We provide professional messaging, storage space, online collaborative editors (Words, Excel, PowerPoint), task...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Twake as an Alternative to Slack
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    Positive
    1

    I like Twake as an alternative to Slack because it is open-source.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Twake is a great Slack alternative.

    • Twake is Freemium and Open SourceSlack is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Ripcord icon

    Ripcord

     30 likes

    Ripcord is a desktop chat client for group-centric services like Slack and Discord. It provides a traditional compact desktop interface designed for power users. It's not built on top of web browser technology: it responds quickly to input, sips gently from computer...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Discord
    • Slack
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    Comments about Ripcord as an Alternative to Slack
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Discord/Slack client, one time purchase (on release) not an electron app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Ripcord is Freemium and ProprietarySlack is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Element Pro icon

    Element Pro

     4 likes

    Element Pro is a secure enterprise communication app built on the Matrix protocol, designed for organizations that need encrypted, compliant, and fully controlled collaboration. It combines real-time messaging, voice and video calls, and file sharing with strong administrative...

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    Mighty Networks

    Create communities organized in groups with shared content, member-generated posts, private messaging, customizable branding, event and discussion features, content libraries, activity notifications, virtual or in-person meetups,...

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  6. Tracim icon

    Tracim

     17 likes

    All you need in a team collaboration tool dedicated to small efficient teams. Chat, notes, drive, online collaborative edition, calendars, news, spaces, notifications...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Kosmi icon

    Kosmi

     27 likes

    Kosmi is a free real time application and communication platform that offers voice, text and video calls along with games and applications such as SNES Party, NES Party, OpenArena, Poker, Virtual Cardtables, Synced YouTube and Cowatch Video.

    154 Kosmi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. Lark icon

    Lark

     8 likes

    Seamlessly integrated Video conference, messenger, doc creation and storage, smart integrated calendar, AI assisted real time translations and more all wrapped up a single mobile -first next gen product.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    It's free, doesn't limit search history, call duration or screen sharing. It even has more features than slack like built-in calendar and cloud storage.

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    • Lark is Free and ProprietarySlack is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Adapt Chat icon

    Adapt Chat

     3 likes

    Grow a community, connect with your friends, or whatever you're capable of with Adapt, a lightweight and customizable messaging platform which favors your privacy.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. Google Chat icon

    Google Chat

     1 like

    Secure team messaging platform with organized topic-based conversations, real-time collaboration on Docs, Sheets, Slides, integrated calendar scheduling, one-click meetings, shared tasks and files, Google Workspace support, admin controls, compliance, and advanced search.

    65 Google Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Swit

     1 like

    Communicate goals, schedule tasks, and manage project timelines, all in one collaboration suite. Swit combines team chat and task management for a fast and efficient workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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  13. Huly icon

    Huly

     9 likes

    Open-source platform unifying project, document, issue, and task management with real-time team collaboration, instant messaging, video conferencing, and GitHub bidirectional sync, all in one customizable workspace for developers and product teams.

    72 Huly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (EPL-2.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. eXo Platform icon

    eXo Platform

     115 likes

    eXo Platform is an all-in-one digital workplace solution that helps you connect, align and engage your teams around a single interface. You can use it to improve company and peer-to-peer communication, boost collaboration and manage company knowledge.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  15. Workplace from Meta icon

    Workplace from Meta

     4 likes

    The all-in-one business communication platform from Meta that securely combines chat, video, groups and your intranet with the work tools you already use.

    83 Workplace from Meta alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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