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DingTalk alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best DingTalk alternative for most people is Slack (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of team communication apps. The best free one is Microsoft Teams (3.0 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "Microsoft Teams (free) is for one person."

DingTalk compared with 5 alternatives: Lark, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Chat and Zoom.

DingTalk has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.00 per user / month, annual rate ($4.80 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
DingTalkThis toolFree plan · from $4.00/moYesiOS
LarkFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Microsoft TeamsFree plan · from $4.00/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
SlackFree plan · from $7.25/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Google ChatFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ZoomFree plan · from $14.16/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

DingTalk starts at $4 a month for each person and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Lark, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Chat and Zoom score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessDingTalkLarkMicrosoft TeamsSlackGoogle ChatZoom

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of team communication apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from DingTalk

  1. Lark

    All-in-one suite of chat, meetings, docs, email and workflows

    • Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Lark also lists a web app and macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Lark also covers wiki, workflow automation and documents.
    • Lark does not cover meeting notes, which DingTalk does.

    Suits: Teams of up to 20 that want free chat, docs and meetings in one app

    Lark vs DingTalkLark pricing and details

  2. Microsoft Teams

    Chat, video meetings and calling tied into Microsoft 365

    • Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Microsoft Teams also lists a web app and macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Teams also covers noise cancellation, whiteboard and file sharing.
    • Microsoft Teams does not cover meeting notes and calendar, which DingTalk does.

    Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365

    Microsoft Teams vs DingTalkMicrosoft Teams pricing and details

  3. Slack

    Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI

    • Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Slack also lists a web app and macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Slack also covers workflow automation, documents and file sharing.
    • Slack does not cover meeting notes, transcription and calendar, which DingTalk does.

    Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads

    Slack vs DingTalkSlack pricing and details

  4. Google Chat

    Team messaging and spaces built into Google Workspace

    • Google Chat starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace).
    • Google Chat also lists a web app and an Android app.
    • Google Chat also covers tasks and file sharing.
    • Google Chat does not cover meeting notes, transcription, calendar and video calls, which DingTalk does.

    Suits: Organizations already paying for Google Workspace

    Google Chat vs DingTalkGoogle Chat pricing and details

  5. Zoom

    Video meetings bundled with team chat, phone and AI notes

    • Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
    • Zoom also lists a web app, macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Zoom also covers whiteboard and booking links.
    • Zoom does not cover transcription and calendar, which DingTalk does.

    Suits: Teams whose main need is video meetings with chat alongside

    Zoom vs DingTalkZoom pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in DingTalk

  • The pricing page was read through a Monthly or Annually toggle; the lower price is assumed to be the annual rate and a person should confirm it.
  • Free is capped at 10 users and 40-minute meetings, and Basic stops at 300 users.
  • Only an iOS app was confirmed from the App Store listing; the English pages name no other platforms.
  • The App Store listing shows a 1.4 average from about 14,000 ratings, and the most recent reviews shown are from 2020.
DingTalk pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to DingTalk?

The alternatives to DingTalk in this directory are Lark, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Chat and Zoom. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DingTalk.

Is there a free alternative to DingTalk?

Yes. Lark, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Chat and Zoom have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which DingTalk alternatives work on Windows?

The DingTalk listing does not include a Windows app. Lark, Microsoft Teams, Slack and Zoom list one.

Which DingTalk alternatives work on macOS?

The DingTalk listing does not include a macOS app. Lark, Microsoft Teams, Slack and Zoom list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.