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Steady alternatives with a Linux app

The Steady listing does not include a Linux app. 41 of the 75 other team communication apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Steady is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per month for 500 credits, with unlimited users. 34 of them are free or have a free plan.

41 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Steady

  1. Slack

    Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI

    • Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually. Steady starts at $25 per month for 500 credits, with unlimited users.
    • Slack has a free plan. Steady does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Slack lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Slack also covers workflow automation, documents, team chat, video calls and file sharing.
    Slack 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). Steady starts at $25 per month for 500 credits, with unlimited users.
    • Zoom has a free plan. Steady does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoom lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
    Zoom pricing and details

  3. Mattermost

    Self-hosted team messaging with playbooks, calls and boards

    • Mattermost has a free plan. Steady does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mattermost lists 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 team chat.
    Mattermost pricing and details

  4. 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). Steady starts at $25 per month for 500 credits, with unlimited users.
    • Zoho Cliq has a free plan. Steady does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoho Cliq lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard, workflow automation, team chat, video calls and file sharing.
    Zoho Cliq pricing and details

  5. Telegram

    Cloud-based messenger with large groups, channels and bots

    • Telegram starts at $4.99 (Premium; billing period not shown in the listing). Steady starts at $25 per month for 500 credits, with unlimited users.
    • Telegram has a free plan. Steady does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Telegram lists iOS, Android and Linux apps.
    • Telegram also covers team chat and video calls.
    Telegram pricing and details

  6. Discord

    Free text, voice and video chat built around servers

    • Discord starts at $2.99 per month. Steady starts at $25 per month for 500 credits, with unlimited users.
    • Discord has a free plan. Steady does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Discord lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Discord also covers team chat, video calls and file sharing.
    Discord pricing and details

  7. Webex

    Cisco's app for video meetings, messaging and calling

    • Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year). Steady starts at $25 per month for 500 credits, with unlimited users.
    • Webex has a free plan. Steady does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Webex lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Webex also covers noise cancellation, whiteboard, screen recording, team chat, video calls and file sharing.
    Webex pricing and details

  8. Rocket.Chat

    Open-source, self-managed chat for security-focused teams

    • Rocket.Chat has a free plan. Steady does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Rocket.Chat lists 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 team chat and file sharing.
    Rocket.Chat pricing and details

  9. 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. Steady starts at $25 per month for 500 credits, with unlimited users.
    • Zulip has a free plan. Steady does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zulip lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zulip is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Zulip pricing and details

  10. Twist

    Async team messaging organized into threads

    • Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly. Steady starts at $25 per month for 500 credits, with unlimited users.
    • Twist has a free plan. Steady does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Twist lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Twist also covers team chat and file sharing.
    Twist pricing and details

  11. Pumble

    Team chat with unlimited message history on the free plan

    • Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually. Steady starts at $25 per month for 500 credits, with unlimited users.
    • Pumble has a free plan. Steady does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Pumble lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Pumble also covers team chat, video calls and file sharing.
    Pumble pricing and details

  12. Chanty

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

    • Chanty starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually. Steady starts at $25 per month for 500 credits, with unlimited users.
    • Chanty has a free plan. Steady does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Chanty lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Chanty also covers tasks, kanban boards, team chat, video calls and file sharing.
    Chanty pricing and details

29 more that list a Linux app

All 41 in one table

Common questions

Which Steady alternatives have a Linux app?

Slack, Zoom, Mattermost, Zoho Cliq, Telegram, Discord, Webex, Rocket.Chat and 33 more list a Linux app.

Does Steady have a Linux app?

The Steady listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS and Windows.

Which of these team communication apps are free?

Slack, Zoom, Mattermost, Zoho Cliq, Telegram, Discord, Webex, Rocket.Chat and 26 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 Steady: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.