Looking for an alternative to Slack? Whether you need better pricing, different features, or a tool that fits your workflow, we've compared 4 recorded team chat options below. These prices are dated snapshots. Check current vendor offers before buying.
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| Alternative | Starting Price | Free Plan? | Key Differentiator |
|---|---|---|---|
| | $2.99/mo | Yes | Text, voice and video within community servers |
| | Price unavailable | Not established | Self-managed messaging option |
| | Price unavailable | Yes | Chat and meetings within the Microsoft product family |
| | Price unavailable | Yes | Self-managed deployment option |
Discord provides text, voice and video organized around servers and channels. Nitro subscriptions primarily add individual account and media features. They should not be treated as workplace administration packages, and the recorded upload and boost allowances need confirmation.
Mattermost offers messaging and operational workflows with self-managed deployment options. The April 2026 record lists Professional, Enterprise and Enterprise Advanced, but prices and current package capabilities remain unverified.
Teams Essentials combines chat and meetings with a recorded annual-commitment rate of $4 per user per month. The April 2026 record also lists Microsoft 365 packages with web or desktop applications. Check the exact current SKU and whether Teams is included.
Rocket.Chat offers self-managed messaging and paid packages with additional deployment and support options. The April 2026 record lists a free Starter option up to 50 users. Its exact feature entitlements and current eligibility should be checked before deployment.
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