SpatialChat alternatives · Team Chat
Self-hosted alternatives to SpatialChat
The SpatialChat listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 20 of the 75 other team communication apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
SpatialChat has a free plan. Paid plans start at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed monthly. 17 of them are free or have a free plan.
20 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to SpatialChat
- Free plan · from $9/mo
WorkAdventure
Virtual office where avatars start video chats by walking up
- WorkAdventure starts at $9 per user / month, billed monthly. SpatialChat starts at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed monthly.
- WorkAdventure is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- WorkAdventure also covers noise cancellation.
- SpatialChat also covers webinars.
- 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 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. SpatialChat starts at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed monthly.
- SpatialChat 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.
- Paid
TeamSpeak
Voice chat you run on your own server or a hosted one
- SpatialChat has a free plan. TeamSpeak does not.
- Only TeamSpeak lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only SpatialChat lists a web app.
- TeamSpeak is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, 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. SpatialChat starts at $399 per month for up to 50 users, billed monthly.
- SpatialChat 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.
- 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.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to SpatialChat?
Yes. WorkAdventure, Element, Wire, Troop Messenger, TeamSpeak, Teamwire, OpenIM, Mattermost and 12 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can SpatialChat be self-hosted?
The SpatialChat listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these team communication apps are free?
WorkAdventure, Element, Wire, OpenIM, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip, Jitsi Meet and 9 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 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.