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Tandem alternatives
Tandem compared with 5 alternatives: Gather, Roam, Discord, Zoom and Slack.
Tandem has a free plan. Paid plans start at $64 per month for a 10-member team, or $599 billed yearly. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TandemThis tool | Free plan · from $64/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Gather | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Roam | Free trial · from $19.50/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Discord | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zoom | Free plan · from $14.16/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Slack | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Tandem
- Free trial · from $12/mo
Gather
Virtual office with presence, meetings and chat for remote teams
- Gather starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly. Tandem starts at $64 per month for a 10-member team, or $599 billed yearly.
- Tandem has a free plan. Gather does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Gather lists a web app.
- Only Tandem lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Gather also covers meeting notes, transcription, whiteboard and team chat.
Suits: Remote teams that want quick conversations without scheduling a call
- Free trial · from $19.50/mo
Roam
Virtual office with drop-in meetings, chat and AI meeting notes
- Roam starts at $19.50 per active member / month, billed monthly. Tandem starts at $64 per month for a 10-member team, or $599 billed yearly.
- Tandem has a free plan. Roam does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Roam lists a web app.
- Only Tandem lists a browser extension.
- Roam also covers meeting notes, transcription, booking links, screen recording and team chat.
Suits: Remote and hybrid companies that want meetings, chat and presence in one tool
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Discord
Free text, voice and video chat built around servers
- Discord starts at $2.99 per month. Tandem starts at $64 per month for a 10-member team, or $599 billed yearly.
- Only Discord lists a web app.
- Only Tandem lists a browser extension.
- Discord also covers team chat and file sharing.
Suits: Gaming groups and friends who want always-open voice chats
- Free plan · from $14.16/mo
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). Tandem starts at $64 per month for a 10-member team, or $599 billed yearly.
- Only Zoom lists a web app.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes, whiteboard, booking links and team chat.
Suits: Teams whose main need is video meetings with chat alongside
- Free plan · from $7.25/mo
Slack
Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI
- Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually. Tandem starts at $64 per month for a 10-member team, or $599 billed yearly.
- Only Slack lists a web app.
- Only Tandem lists a browser extension.
- Slack also covers workflow automation, documents, team chat and file sharing.
Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads
Limits worth knowing in Tandem
- The Free plan is limited to 4 members and 5 call hours per day.
- Paid plans are sold by team-size tier (10, 50 or unlimited members), and the per-member charge for going over a tier is not shown on the pricing page.
- Phone dial-in and dial-out and priority support are listed only on the paid plans.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Tandem?
The alternatives to Tandem in this directory are Gather, Roam, Discord, Zoom and Slack. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tandem.
Is there a free alternative to Tandem?
Yes. Discord, Zoom and Slack have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.