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Open-source alternatives to Geekbot

Geekbot is not described as open source on its own site. 11 of the 50 other team communication apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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

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

How each one differs from Geekbot

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Jitsi Meet

    Free, open-source video meetings you can self-host

    • Jitsi Meet is free. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Jitsi Meet lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Jitsi Meet is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Jitsi Meet also covers video calls.
    Jitsi Meet pricing and details

  5. ONCE Campfire

    Self-hosted group chat from 37signals, free and open source

    • ONCE Campfire is free. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • ONCE Campfire is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ONCE Campfire also covers team chat and file sharing.
    • Geekbot also covers templates, surveys and reports.
    ONCE Campfire pricing and details

  6. Stoat

    Open-source group chat for friends and communities

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

  7. Element

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

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

  8. Wire

    End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls for organizations

    • Wire starts at €7.45 per person / month, paid annually. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Wire lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Wire is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Wire also covers team chat, video calls and file sharing.
    Wire pricing and details

  9. Matrix

    Open, decentralized network for chat and calls

    • Matrix is free. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Matrix lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Matrix is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Matrix also covers team chat.
    Matrix pricing and details

  10. Mumble

    Free open-source voice chat with low latency

    • Mumble is free. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Mumble lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Geekbot lists a web app.
    • Mumble is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Mumble pricing and details

  11. Twake

    Open-source workplace suite with chat, mail and drive

    • Twake starts at €4.00 per month. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Only Twake lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Geekbot lists a web app.
    • Twake is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Twake pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Geekbot?

Yes. Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip, Jitsi Meet, ONCE Campfire, Stoat, Element, Wire and 3 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Geekbot open source?

Geekbot is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.