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Symphony alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Symphony alternative for most people is Slack (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of team communication apps. The best free one is Microsoft Teams (3.0 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "Microsoft Teams (free) is for one person."
Symphony compared with 5 alternatives: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mattermost, Wire and Webex.
Symphony's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SymphonyThis tool | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Slack | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Teams | Free plan · from $4.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Mattermost | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Wire | Free plan · from €7.45/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Webex | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Symphony
Slack
Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI
- Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually.
- Slack has a free plan, which Symphony lacks.
- Slack also lists a Linux app.
- Slack also covers documents, video calls and file sharing.
- Slack does not cover whatsApp messaging, which Symphony does.
Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads
Microsoft Teams
Chat, video meetings and calling tied into Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly.
- Microsoft Teams has a free plan, which Symphony lacks.
- Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation, whiteboard, video calls and file sharing.
- Microsoft Teams does not cover workflow automation and whatsApp messaging, which Symphony does.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
Mattermost
Self-hosted team messaging with playbooks, calls and boards
- Mattermost has a free plan, which Symphony lacks.
- Mattermost also lists a Linux app.
- Mattermost is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Mattermost also covers kanban boards and AI agents.
- Mattermost does not cover whatsApp messaging, which Symphony does.
Suits: Organizations that must keep chat on their own servers or air-gapped networks
Wire
End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls for organizations
- Wire starts at €7.45 per person / month, paid annually.
- Wire has a free plan, which Symphony lacks.
- Wire also lists a Linux app.
- Wire is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Wire also covers video calls and file sharing.
Suits: Organizations that need end-to-end encryption for messages, calls and files
Webex
Cisco's app for video meetings, messaging and calling
- Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year).
- Webex has a free plan, which Symphony lacks.
- Webex also lists a Linux app.
- Webex also covers noise cancellation, whiteboard, screen recording, video calls and file sharing.
- Webex does not cover workflow automation and whatsApp messaging, which Symphony does.
Suits: Organizations that equip rooms and desks with Cisco devices
Limits worth knowing in Symphony
- No prices are published on the site; buyers are directed to request a demo or contact the company.
- Pricing is unverified here, and Federation Virtual Numbers are provided by Umony, a separate company.
- Logins use a company-specific pod name, so accounts are set up by the customer's firm or its IT team.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Symphony?
The alternatives to Symphony in this directory are Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mattermost, Wire and Webex. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Symphony.
Is there a free alternative to Symphony?
Yes. Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mattermost, Wire and Webex have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Symphony alternatives work on Linux?
The Symphony listing does not include a Linux app. Slack, Mattermost, Wire and Webex list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Symphony?
Mattermost and Wire are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.