Range alternatives · Team Chat
Self-hosted alternatives to Range
The Range 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.
Range has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per team member, billed month to month. 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 Range
- Free plan
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.
- Free plan
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.
- Free plan · from $3.50/mo
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.
- Free
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.
- Free
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.
- Free
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.
- Free trial · from €79/mo
Teamwire
GDPR-focused business messenger hosted in Germany
- Teamwire starts at €79 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually. Range starts at $8 per team member, billed month to month.
- Range has a free plan. Teamwire does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Teamwire lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Range lists a browser extension.
- Free plan
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.
- Free plan · from €7.45/mo
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.
- Free trial · from $2.50/mo
Troop Messenger
Secure business messenger with calls, sold as SaaS or on-premise
- Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month. Range starts at $8 per team member, billed month to month.
- Range 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.
- Only Range lists a browser extension.
- Free
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.
- Free
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.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Range?
Yes. Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip, Jitsi Meet, ONCE Campfire, Stoat, Teamwire, Element and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can Range be self-hosted?
The Range 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 Range: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.