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Teamwire alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Teamwire alternative is Signal (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Teamwire compared with 5 alternatives: Signal, Wire, Threema Work, Element and Mattermost.
Teamwire is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €79 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeamwireThis tool | Free trial · from €79/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Signal | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Wire | Free plan · from €7.45/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Threema Work | Free trial · from $3.00/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Element | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mattermost | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Teamwire starts at about $88.26 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Signal, Wire and Threema Work start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Teamwire
Signal
Nonprofit messenger with end-to-end encrypted chats and calls
- Signal is free.
- Signal has a free plan, which Teamwire lacks.
- Signal also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Signal lists no web app, which Teamwire has.
- Signal is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Small groups that want private chats at no cost
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 Teamwire lacks.
- Wire also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Wire is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Wire also covers file sharing.
Suits: Organizations that need end-to-end encryption for messages, calls and files
Threema Work
Encrypted business messenger from Switzerland
- Threema Work starts at $3.00 per user / month, billed annually.
- Threema Work is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Threema Work also covers file sharing.
Suits: Companies and public bodies that want messaging under European data protection rules
Element
End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard
- Element has a free plan, which Teamwire lacks.
- Element also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Element is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Element also covers file sharing.
Suits: Governments and regulated organizations that self-host encrypted chat
Mattermost
Self-hosted team messaging with playbooks, calls and boards
- Mattermost has a free plan, which Teamwire lacks.
- Mattermost also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Mattermost is open source, according to its own site.
- Mattermost also covers kanban boards, workflow automation and AI agents.
- Mattermost does not cover video calls, which Teamwire does.
Suits: Organizations that must keep chat on their own servers or air-gapped networks
Limits worth knowing in Teamwire
- Every plan has a 25-user minimum per organization; Standard tops out at 500 users.
- Voice and video conferences are an optional add-on at 0.75 euros per user per month on Small Business and Standard.
- Chat widget, WhatsApp Business integration and federation are quoted on request.
- Prices are shown in euros.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Teamwire?
The alternatives to Teamwire in this directory are Signal, Wire, Threema Work, Element and Mattermost. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Teamwire.
Is there a free alternative to Teamwire?
Yes. Signal is free to use. Wire, Element and Mattermost have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Teamwire alternatives work on Windows?
The Teamwire listing does not include a Windows app. Signal, Wire, Element and Mattermost list one.
Which Teamwire alternatives work on macOS?
The Teamwire listing does not include a macOS app. Signal, Wire, Element and Mattermost list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Teamwire?
Wire, Element and Mattermost 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.