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Open-source alternatives to Range

Range 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.

Range has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per team member, billed month to month. 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 Range

  1. Mattermost

    Self-hosted team messaging with playbooks, calls and boards

    • Only Mattermost lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Range lists a browser extension.
    • Mattermost is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mattermost also covers kanban boards, workflow automation, AI agents and team chat.
    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.
    • Only Range lists a browser extension.
    • 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.
    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. Range starts at $8 per team member, billed month to month.
    • Only Zulip lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Range lists a browser extension.
    • Zulip is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Zulip pricing and details

  4. Jitsi Meet

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

    • Jitsi Meet is free. Range starts at $8 per team member, billed month to month.
    • Only Jitsi Meet lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Range lists a browser extension.
    • Jitsi Meet is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Jitsi Meet pricing and details

  5. ONCE Campfire

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

    • ONCE Campfire is free. Range starts at $8 per team member, billed month to month.
    • Only Range lists a browser extension.
    • ONCE Campfire is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ONCE Campfire also covers team chat and file sharing.
    ONCE Campfire pricing and details

  6. Stoat

    Open-source group chat for friends and communities

    • Stoat is free. Range starts at $8 per team member, billed month to month.
    • Only Stoat lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Range lists a browser extension.
    • Stoat is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    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.
    • Only Range lists a browser extension.
    • 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.
    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. Range starts at $8 per team member, billed month to month.
    • Only Wire lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Range lists a browser extension.
    • Wire is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Wire pricing and details

  9. Matrix

    Open, decentralized network for chat and calls

    • Matrix is free. Range starts at $8 per team member, billed month to month.
    • Only Matrix lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Range lists a browser extension.
    • Matrix is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Matrix pricing and details

  10. Mumble

    Free open-source voice chat with low latency

    • Mumble is free. Range starts at $8 per team member, billed month to month.
    • Only Mumble lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Range lists a web app.
    • Only Range lists a browser extension.
    Mumble pricing and details

  11. Twake

    Open-source workplace suite with chat, mail and drive

    • Twake starts at €4.00 per month. Range starts at $8 per team member, billed month to month.
    • Only Twake lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Range lists a web app.
    • Only Range lists a browser extension.
    Twake pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Range?

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

Is Range open source?

Range 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 Range: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.