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Troop Messenger alternatives

Troop Messenger compared with 6 alternatives: Rocket.Chat, Mattermost, Wire, Slack, Microsoft Teams and 1 more.

Troop Messenger is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.50 per user / month. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Troop MessengerThis toolFree trial · from $2.50/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Rocket.ChatFree planYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
MattermostFree planYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
WireFree plan · from €7.45/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SlackFree plan · from $7.25/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Microsoft TeamsFree plan · from $4.00/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BrosixFree trial · from $40/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Troop Messenger

  1. Rocket.Chat

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

    • Rocket.Chat has a free plan. Troop Messenger does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Rocket.Chat is open source, according to its own site.
    • Troop Messenger also covers video calls.

    Suits: Organizations that must host chat themselves for data sovereignty

    Rocket.Chat vs Troop MessengerRocket.Chat pricing and details

  2. Mattermost

    Self-hosted team messaging with playbooks, calls and boards

    • Mattermost has a free plan. Troop Messenger does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Mattermost is open source, according to its own site.
    • Troop Messenger is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Mattermost also covers kanban boards, workflow automation and AI agents.
    • Troop Messenger also covers video calls and file sharing.

    Suits: Organizations that must keep chat on their own servers or air-gapped networks

    Mattermost vs Troop MessengerMattermost pricing and details

  3. Wire

    End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls for organizations

    • Wire starts at €7.45 per person / month, paid annually. Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month.
    • Wire has a free plan. Troop Messenger does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Wire is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Organizations that need end-to-end encryption for messages, calls and files

    Wire vs Troop MessengerWire pricing and details

  4. Slack

    Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI

    • Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually. Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month.
    • Slack has a free plan. Troop Messenger does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Troop Messenger is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Slack also covers workflow automation and documents.

    Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads

    Slack vs Troop MessengerSlack pricing and details

  5. Microsoft Teams

    Chat, video meetings and calling tied into Microsoft 365

    • Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month.
    • Microsoft Teams has a free plan. Troop Messenger does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Troop Messenger lists a Linux app.
    • Troop Messenger is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation and whiteboard.

    Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365

    Microsoft Teams vs Troop MessengerMicrosoft Teams pricing and details

  6. Brosix

    Private team messaging network with admin controls

    • Brosix starts at $40 per month for up to 20 users, billed yearly ($50 billed monthly). Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month.
    • Troop Messenger is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Small offices that want a fixed monthly price for 20 or 50 users

    Brosix vs Troop MessengerBrosix pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Troop Messenger

  • No free plan is shown: the pricing page offers a 7-day trial of the Enterprise plan.
  • Screen sharing, group calling, Burnout and LDAP/SSO need the Enterprise plan; Premium has audio calls and 1:1 video calls only.
  • A Superior tier for 500+ users is marked as coming soon on the pricing page, and the vendor's own pages disagree on its price.
  • The vendor's FAQ says video calling and screen sharing do not work in the UAE.
Troop Messenger pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Troop Messenger?

The alternatives to Troop Messenger in this directory are Rocket.Chat, Mattermost, Wire, Slack, Microsoft Teams and Brosix. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Troop Messenger.

Is there a free alternative to Troop Messenger?

Yes. Rocket.Chat, Mattermost, Wire, Slack and Microsoft Teams have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Troop Messenger?

Rocket.Chat, 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 Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.