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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Gather

The Gather listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 19 of the 75 other team communication apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Gather is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $12 per member / month, billed yearly. 15 of them are free or have a free plan.

19 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Gather

  1. Troop Messenger

    Secure business messenger with calls, sold as SaaS or on-premise

    • Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month. Gather starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Troop Messenger lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Gather lists a browser extension.
    • Troop Messenger is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Troop Messenger pricing and details

  2. Voxer

    Push-to-talk voice messaging for teams

    • Voxer starts at $4.17 per user / month, billed yearly at $49.99 ($7.99 billed monthly). Gather starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Voxer has a free plan. Gather does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Voxer lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Gather lists macOS and Windows apps.
    Voxer pricing and details

  3. Element

    End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard

    • Element has a free plan. Gather does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Element lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Gather lists a browser extension.
    • Element is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Element pricing and details

  4. Wire

    End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls for organizations

    • Wire starts at €7.45 per person / month, paid annually. Gather starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Wire has a free plan. Gather does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Wire lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Gather lists a browser extension.
    Wire pricing and details

  5. Threema Work

    Encrypted business messenger from Switzerland

    • Threema Work starts at $3.00 per user / month, billed annually. Gather starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Threema Work lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Gather lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Gather lists a browser extension.
    Threema Work pricing and details

  6. TeamSpeak

    Voice chat you run on your own server or a hosted one

    • Only TeamSpeak lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Gather lists a web app.
    • Only Gather lists a browser extension.
    • TeamSpeak is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    TeamSpeak pricing and details

  7. Signal

    Nonprofit messenger with end-to-end encrypted chats and calls

    • Signal is free. Gather starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Signal has a free plan. Gather does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Signal lists iOS, Android and Linux apps.
    • Only Gather lists a web app.
    Signal pricing and details

  8. Jami

    Peer-to-peer encrypted chat, calls and video conferences

    • Jami is free. Gather starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Jami has a free plan. Gather does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Jami lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Gather lists a web app.
    Jami pricing and details

  9. SimpleX Chat

    Private messenger that uses no user identifiers at all

    • SimpleX Chat is free. Gather starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • SimpleX Chat has a free plan. Gather does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only SimpleX Chat lists iOS, Android and Linux apps.
    • Only Gather lists a web app.
    SimpleX Chat pricing and details

  10. Olvid

    End-to-end encrypted messenger needing no phone number

    • Olvid starts at €4.99 per user / month, incl. taxes (in-app purchase). Gather starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Olvid has a free plan. Gather does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Olvid lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Gather lists a browser extension.
    Olvid pricing and details

  11. Keet

    Peer-to-peer chat and video calls with no phone number needed

    • Keet is free. Gather starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly.
    • Keet has a free plan. Gather does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Keet lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Gather lists a web app.
    Keet pricing and details

  12. Rocket.Chat

    Open-source, self-managed chat for security-focused teams

    • Rocket.Chat has a free plan. Gather does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Rocket.Chat lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Gather lists a browser extension.
    • Rocket.Chat is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Rocket.Chat pricing and details

7 more that are end-to-end encrypted

All 19 in one table

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Gather?

Yes. Troop Messenger, Voxer, Element, Wire, Threema Work, TeamSpeak, Signal, Jami and 11 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Gather end-to-end encrypted?

The Gather listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these team communication apps are free?

Voxer, Element, Wire, Signal, Jami, SimpleX Chat, Olvid, Keet and 7 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Gather: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.