Alternatives · Team Chat
Frame alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Frame alternative is Kumospace (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 5 registered members."
Frame compared with 5 alternatives: Gather, SpatialChat, Kumospace, WorkAdventure and Topia.
Frame has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per Frame / month. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FrameThis tool | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Gather | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| SpatialChat | Free plan · from $399/mo | Yes | Web |
| Kumospace | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| WorkAdventure | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Topia | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Frame starts at $10 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: WorkAdventure and Topia.
Gather, SpatialChat and Kumospace score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Frame
Gather
Virtual office with presence, meetings and chat for remote teams
- Gather starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly.
- Gather has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Frame.
- Gather also lists macOS and Windows apps and a browser extension.
- Gather also covers meeting notes, transcription and whiteboard.
Suits: Remote teams that want quick conversations without scheduling a call
SpatialChat
Virtual spaces with proximity audio for events and teams
- SpatialChat starts at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed monthly.
- SpatialChat also covers webinars.
Suits: Event organizers running virtual conferences and networking sessions
Kumospace
Virtual office with spatial audio for remote teams
- Kumospace starts at $16 per member / month, minimum 5; billing basis not shown.
- Kumospace also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Kumospace lists no web app, which Frame has.
- Kumospace also covers whiteboard and screen recording.
Suits: Remote and hybrid teams that want a persistent shared office
WorkAdventure
Virtual office where avatars start video chats by walking up
- WorkAdventure starts at $9 per user / month, billed monthly.
- WorkAdventure is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- WorkAdventure also covers noise cancellation.
Suits: Remote teams that want a persistent shared space instead of scheduled calls
Topia
Virtual worlds with spatial video chat for teams and events
- Topia starts at $4 per user / month, from $100 a month.
Suits: Virtual campuses and school events, including a K-12 product
Limits worth knowing in Frame
- Plans are per Frame, not per account: each space is upgraded separately.
- The Trial tier caps a Frame at 8 users and the other tiers step up to 8, 50 and 300 users.
- Analytics, file sharing in text chat and AI video creation are not in the free tier.
- The $10, $50 and $200 prices are the monthly view; the page offers 20% off for annual billing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Frame?
The alternatives to Frame in this directory are Gather, SpatialChat, Kumospace, WorkAdventure and Topia. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Frame.
Is there a free alternative to Frame?
Yes. SpatialChat, Kumospace, WorkAdventure and Topia have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Frame alternatives work on Windows?
The Frame listing does not include a Windows app. Gather and Kumospace list one.
Which Frame alternatives work on macOS?
The Frame listing does not include a macOS app. Gather and Kumospace list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 9, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.