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TeamSpeak alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded TeamSpeak alternative is Discord (3.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
TeamSpeak compared with 5 alternatives: Mumble, Discord, Stoat, Jitsi Meet and Element.
TeamSpeak'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 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeamSpeakThis tool | Paid | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mumble | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Discord | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Stoat | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Jitsi Meet | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Element | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from TeamSpeak
Mumble
Free open-source voice chat with low latency
- Mumble is free.
- Mumble has a free plan, which TeamSpeak lacks.
- Mumble lists no iOS and Android apps, which TeamSpeak has.
- Mumble is open source, according to its own site.
- Mumble does not cover video calls, which TeamSpeak does.
Suits: Gaming groups and communities that want to host their own voice server
Discord
Free text, voice and video chat built around servers
- Discord starts at $2.99 per month.
- Discord has a free plan, which TeamSpeak lacks.
- Discord also lists a web app.
- Discord also covers file sharing.
Suits: Gaming groups and friends who want always-open voice chats
Stoat
Open-source group chat for friends and communities
- Stoat is free.
- Stoat has a free plan, which TeamSpeak lacks.
- Stoat also lists a web app.
- Stoat is open source, according to its own site.
- Stoat also covers file sharing.
Suits: Friend groups and hobby communities leaving ad-supported chat apps
Jitsi Meet
Free, open-source video meetings you can self-host
- Jitsi Meet is free.
- Jitsi Meet has a free plan, which TeamSpeak lacks.
- Jitsi Meet also lists a web app.
- Jitsi Meet is open source, according to its own site.
- Jitsi Meet does not cover team chat, which TeamSpeak does.
Suits: Quick video calls where guests should not need an account
Element
End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard
- Element has a free plan, which TeamSpeak lacks.
- Element also lists a web app.
- Element is open source, according to its own site.
- Element also covers file sharing.
Suits: Governments and regulated organizations that self-host encrypted chat
Limits worth knowing in TeamSpeak
- No prices are published: TeamSpeak 6 server licenses are listed as coming soon, and business and SDK terms are by contact.
- TeamSpeak 6 clients and the TS6 server are marked beta on the downloads and licensing pages.
- The site says every server has end-to-end encryption; independent verification was not part of this read.
- Officially hosted Communities need no hardware, and the site mentions a free trial, but plan terms were not readable.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to TeamSpeak?
The alternatives to TeamSpeak in this directory are Mumble, Discord, Stoat, Jitsi Meet and Element. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TeamSpeak.
Is there a free alternative to TeamSpeak?
Yes. Mumble, Stoat and Jitsi Meet are free to use. Discord and Element have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to TeamSpeak?
Mumble, Stoat, Jitsi Meet and Element 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 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.