Alternatives · Team Chat
Brosix alternatives
Brosix compared with 5 alternatives: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Flock, Troop Messenger and Ryver.
Brosix is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $40 per month for up to 20 users, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrosixThis tool | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Slack | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Teams | Free plan · from $4.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Flock | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Troop Messenger | Free trial · from $2.50/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Ryver | Free trial · from $69/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Brosix
- Free plan · from $7.25/mo
Slack
Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI
- Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually. Brosix starts at $40 per month for up to 20 users, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
- Slack has a free plan. Brosix does not, though it has a free trial.
- Slack also covers workflow automation and documents.
Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads
- Free plan · from $4.00/mo
Microsoft Teams
Chat, video meetings and calling tied into Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Brosix starts at $40 per month for up to 20 users, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
- Microsoft Teams has a free plan. Brosix does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Brosix lists a Linux app.
- Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation and whiteboard.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
- Free plan · from $4.50/mo
Flock
Team messenger with channels, video calls and shared to-dos
- Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually. Brosix starts at $40 per month for up to 20 users, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
- Flock has a free plan. Brosix does not, though it has a free trial.
- Flock also covers tasks.
Suits: Small and mid-sized teams that want chat, calls and to-dos in one app
- Free trial · from $2.50/mo
Troop Messenger
Secure business messenger with calls, sold as SaaS or on-premise
- Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month. Brosix starts at $40 per month for up to 20 users, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
- Troop Messenger is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Organizations that want to host their chat on their own servers
- Free trial · from $69/mo
Ryver
Team chat, task boards and voice calls in one app
- Ryver starts at $69 per month for up to 12 users. Brosix starts at $40 per month for up to 20 users, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly).
- Ryver also covers tasks.
Suits: Teams of up to 30 that prefer a flat monthly price to per-seat billing
Limits worth knowing in Brosix
- There is no free plan; every plan starts with a 14-day trial.
- Multiple admins, user permissions, 2FA, custom branding and Active Directory integration are limited to the Ultimate plan.
- Peer-to-peer file transfer, the whiteboard and broadcast messages are available only in the older Windows Classic app.
- End-to-end encryption applies to direct peer-to-peer connections only; messages and shared files are also stored on Brosix's encrypted servers.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Brosix?
The alternatives to Brosix in this directory are Slack, Microsoft Teams, Flock, Troop Messenger and Ryver. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Brosix.
Is there a free alternative to Brosix?
Yes. Slack, Microsoft Teams and Flock have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.