SpatialChat alternatives · Team Chat
Open-source alternatives to SpatialChat
SpatialChat is not described as open source on its own site. 22 of the 75 other team communication apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
SpatialChat has a free plan. Paid plans start at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed monthly. All of them are free or have a free plan.
22 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to SpatialChat
- Free plan
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 file sharing.
- SpatialChat also covers webinars.
- 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. SpatialChat starts at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed 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 file sharing.
- Free
Jami
Peer-to-peer encrypted chat, calls and video conferences
- Jami is free. SpatialChat starts at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed monthly.
- Only Jami lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only SpatialChat lists a web app.
- Jami is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free
SimpleX Chat
Private messenger that uses no user identifiers at all
- SimpleX Chat is free. SpatialChat starts at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed monthly.
- Only SimpleX Chat lists iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only SpatialChat lists a web app.
- SimpleX Chat is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from €4.99/mo
Olvid
End-to-end encrypted messenger needing no phone number
- Olvid starts at €4.99 per user / month, incl. taxes (in-app purchase). SpatialChat starts at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed monthly.
- Only Olvid lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Olvid is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Olvid also covers chatbots.
- Free plan
OpenIM
Open-source chat, voice and video infrastructure for apps
- Only OpenIM lists iOS and Android apps.
- OpenIM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- SpatialChat also covers webinars.
- Free plan
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 and AI agents.
- SpatialChat also covers video calls and webinars.
- Free plan
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 file sharing.
- SpatialChat also covers video calls and webinars.
- 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. SpatialChat starts at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed 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 file sharing.
- Free
Jitsi Meet
Free, open-source video meetings you can self-host
- Jitsi Meet is free. SpatialChat starts at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed 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.
- SpatialChat also covers team chat and webinars.
- Free
ONCE Campfire
Self-hosted group chat from 37signals, free and open source
- ONCE Campfire is free. SpatialChat starts at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed monthly.
- ONCE Campfire is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ONCE Campfire also covers file sharing.
- SpatialChat also covers video calls and webinars.
- Free
Matrix
Open, decentralized network for chat and calls
- Matrix is free. SpatialChat starts at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed 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.
- SpatialChat also covers video calls and webinars.
Common questions
Is there an open-source alternative to SpatialChat?
Yes. Element, Wire, Jami, SimpleX Chat, Olvid, OpenIM, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat and 14 more are open source, according to their own sites.
Is SpatialChat open source?
SpatialChat is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 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 13, 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 SpatialChat: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.