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Geekbot alternatives with a Linux app

The Geekbot listing does not include a Linux app. 31 of the 50 other team communication apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Geekbot has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly). 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Geekbot

  1. Slack

    Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI

    • Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Slack lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Slack also covers workflow automation, documents, team chat, video calls and file sharing.
    • Geekbot also covers templates, surveys and reports.
    Slack pricing and details

  2. 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). Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Zoom lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
    • Zoom also covers meeting notes, whiteboard, booking links, team chat and video calls.
    Zoom pricing and details

  3. Zoho Cliq

    Team chat, calls and meetings from the Zoho suite

    • Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard). Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Zoho Cliq lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard, workflow automation, team chat, video calls and file sharing.
    • Geekbot also covers templates, surveys and reports.
    Zoho Cliq pricing and details

  4. Telegram

    Cloud-based messenger with large groups, channels and bots

    • Telegram starts at $4.99 (Premium; billing period not shown in the listing). Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Telegram lists iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Telegram also covers team chat and video calls.
    • Geekbot also covers templates, surveys and reports.
    Telegram pricing and details

  5. Discord

    Free text, voice and video chat built around servers

    • Discord starts at $2.99 per month. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Discord lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Discord also covers team chat, video calls and file sharing.
    • Geekbot also covers templates, surveys and reports.
    Discord pricing and details

  6. Webex

    Cisco's app for video meetings, messaging and calling

    • Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year). Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Webex lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Webex also covers noise cancellation, whiteboard, screen recording, team chat, video calls and file sharing.
    • Geekbot also covers templates, surveys and reports.
    Webex pricing and details

  7. Mattermost

    Self-hosted team messaging with playbooks, calls and boards

    • Only Mattermost lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Mattermost is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mattermost also covers kanban boards, workflow automation, AI agents and team chat.
    • Geekbot also covers templates, surveys and reports.
    Mattermost pricing and details

  8. Rocket.Chat

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

    • Only Rocket.Chat lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Rocket.Chat is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Rocket.Chat also covers team chat and file sharing.
    • Geekbot also covers templates, surveys and reports.
    Rocket.Chat pricing and details

  9. Zulip

    Open-source team chat that organizes channels by topic

    • Zulip starts at $3.50 per user / month self-hosted (billed monthly); Cloud from $6.67 billed annually. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Zulip lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zulip is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zulip also covers team chat and file sharing.
    Zulip pricing and details

  10. Twist

    Async team messaging organized into threads

    • Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Twist lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Twist also covers team chat and file sharing.
    • Geekbot also covers templates, surveys and reports.
    Twist pricing and details

  11. Pumble

    Team chat with unlimited message history on the free plan

    • Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Pumble lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Pumble also covers team chat, video calls and file sharing.
    • Geekbot also covers templates, surveys and reports.
    Pumble pricing and details

  12. Flock

    Team messenger with channels, video calls and shared to-dos

    • Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Flock lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Flock also covers tasks, team chat, video calls and file sharing.
    • Geekbot also covers templates, surveys and reports.
    Flock pricing and details

19 more that list a Linux app

All 31 in one table

Common questions

Which Geekbot alternatives have a Linux app?

Slack, Zoom, Zoho Cliq, Telegram, Discord, Webex, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat and 23 more list a Linux app.

Does Geekbot have a Linux app?

The Geekbot listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

Which of these team communication apps are free?

Slack, Zoom, Zoho Cliq, Telegram, Discord, Webex, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat and 17 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 12, 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 Geekbot: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.