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Microsoft Teams alternatives with a Linux app

The Microsoft Teams listing does not include a Linux app. 22 of the 33 other team communication apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Microsoft Teams has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly. 18 of them are free or have a free plan.

22 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Microsoft Teams

  1. Slack

    Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI

    • Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually. Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Slack lists a Linux app.
    • Slack also covers workflow automation and documents.
    • Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation and whiteboard.
    Slack vs Microsoft TeamsSlack 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). Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Zoom lists a Linux app.
    • Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
    • Zoom also covers meeting notes and booking links.
    Zoom vs Microsoft TeamsZoom pricing and details

  3. Webex

    Cisco's app for video meetings, messaging and calling

    • Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year). Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Webex lists a Linux app.
    • Webex also covers screen recording.
    • Microsoft Teams also covers transcription.
    Webex vs Microsoft TeamsWebex pricing and details

  4. Brosix

    Private team messaging network with admin controls

    • Brosix starts at $40 per month for up to 20 users, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly). Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Microsoft Teams has a free plan. Brosix does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Brosix lists a Linux app.
    • Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation and whiteboard.
    Brosix vs Microsoft TeamsBrosix pricing and details

  5. Chanty

    Team chat with built-in tasks, calls and AI agents

    • Chanty starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually. Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Chanty lists a Linux app.
    • Chanty also covers tasks, kanban boards and AI agents.
    • Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation and whiteboard.
    Chanty vs Microsoft TeamsChanty pricing and details

  6. Discord

    Free text, voice and video chat built around servers

    • Discord starts at $2.99 per month. Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Discord lists a Linux app.
    • Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation and whiteboard.
    Discord vs Microsoft TeamsDiscord pricing and details

  7. Flock

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

    • Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually. Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Flock lists a Linux app.
    • Flock also covers tasks.
    • Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation and whiteboard.
    Flock vs Microsoft TeamsFlock pricing and details

  8. Lark

    All-in-one suite of chat, meetings, docs, email and workflows

    • Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Lark lists a Linux app.
    • Lark also covers wiki, calendar, workflow automation and documents.
    • Microsoft Teams also covers noise cancellation, whiteboard and file sharing.
    Lark vs Microsoft TeamsLark pricing and details

  9. 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). Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Only Zoho Cliq lists a Linux app.
    • Zoho Cliq also covers workflow automation.
    • Microsoft Teams also covers transcription and noise cancellation.
    Zoho Cliq pricing and details

  10. Roam

    Virtual office with drop-in meetings, chat and AI meeting notes

    • Roam starts at $19.50 per active member / month, billed monthly. Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Microsoft Teams has a free plan. Roam does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Roam lists a Linux app.
    • Roam also covers meeting notes, booking links and screen recording.
    Roam pricing and details

  11. Troop Messenger

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

    • Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month. Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
    • Microsoft Teams has a free plan. Troop Messenger does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Troop Messenger lists a Linux app.
    • Troop Messenger is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Troop Messenger pricing and details

  12. Element

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

    • Only Element lists a Linux app.
    • Element is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation and whiteboard.
    Element pricing and details

10 more that list a Linux app

All 22 in one table

Common questions

Which Microsoft Teams alternatives have a Linux app?

Slack, Zoom, Webex, Brosix, Chanty, Discord, Flock, Lark and 14 more list a Linux app.

Does Microsoft Teams have a Linux app?

The Microsoft Teams listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

Which of these team communication apps are free?

Slack, Zoom, Webex, Chanty, Discord, Flock, Lark, Zoho Cliq and 10 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 Oct 9, 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 Microsoft Teams: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.