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Self-hosted alternatives to Geekbot

The Geekbot listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 14 of the 50 other team communication apps in this directory can be self-hosted, 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). 11 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to 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. Troop Messenger

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

    • Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Geekbot has a free plan. Troop Messenger does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Troop Messenger lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Troop Messenger is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Troop Messenger pricing and details

  7. 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

  8. Teamwire

    GDPR-focused business messenger hosted in Germany

    • Teamwire starts at €79 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually. Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
    • Geekbot has a free plan. Teamwire does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Teamwire lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Teamwire is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Teamwire pricing and details

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

2 more that can be self-hosted

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Geekbot?

Yes. Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip, Jitsi Meet, ONCE Campfire, Troop Messenger, Stoat, Teamwire and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Geekbot be self-hosted?

The Geekbot listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these team communication apps are free?

Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip, Jitsi Meet, ONCE Campfire, Stoat, Element, Wire and 3 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.