Alternatives · Team Chat
Yac alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Yac alternative for most people is Slack (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of team communication apps. The best free one is Twist (2.8 GPA).
Yac compared with 5 alternatives: Voxer, Twist, Slack, Geekbot and Roam.
Yac has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YacThis tool | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Voxer | Free plan · from $4.17/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Twist | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Slack | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Geekbot | Free plan · from $2.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Roam | Free trial · from $19.50/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Yac starts at $3 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Voxer, Twist, Slack and Roam score higher without starting lower. Geekbot starts 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 Yac
Voxer
Push-to-talk voice messaging for teams
- Voxer starts at $4.17 per user / month, billed yearly at $49.99 ($7.99 billed monthly).
- Voxer also lists a web app.
- Voxer lists no macOS app, which Yac has.
- Voxer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Voxer does not cover screen recording, which Yac does.
Suits: Field services, delivery and hospitality crews who communicate by voice
Twist
Async team messaging organized into threads
- Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Twist also lists a web app and Windows and Linux apps.
- Twist also covers file sharing.
- Twist does not cover transcription and screen recording, which Yac does.
Suits: Distributed teams that reply across time zones rather than in real time
Slack
Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI
- Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually.
- Slack also lists a web app and Windows and Linux apps.
- Slack also covers workflow automation, documents, video calls and file sharing.
- Slack does not cover transcription and screen recording, which Yac does.
Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads
Geekbot
Async standups, polls and surveys in Slack and Microsoft Teams
- Geekbot starts at $2.50 per standup participant / month on the annual plan ($3 monthly).
- Geekbot also lists a web app.
- Geekbot lists no macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Yac has.
- Geekbot also covers templates, surveys and reports.
- Geekbot does not cover transcription, screen recording and team chat, which Yac does.
Suits: Remote teams replacing daily standup meetings with written check-ins
Roam
Virtual office with drop-in meetings, chat and AI meeting notes
- Roam starts at $19.50 per active member / month, billed monthly.
- Roam has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Yac.
- Roam also lists a web app and Windows and Linux apps.
- Roam also covers meeting notes, booking links and video calls.
Suits: Remote and hybrid companies that want meetings, chat and presence in one tool
Limits worth knowing in Yac
- Free accounts see only the last 100 messages and cannot invite teammates.
- The homepage says a new version of Yac is coming soon, with a waitlist.
- The Mac, iOS and Android apps are listed; no Windows or browser version appears on the pages read.
- The pricing and footer pages show a 2021 copyright line, so some pages may be older than the rest.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Yac?
The alternatives to Yac in this directory are Voxer, Twist, Slack, Geekbot and Roam. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Yac.
Is there a free alternative to Yac?
Yes. Voxer, Twist, Slack and Geekbot have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Yac alternatives work on Windows?
The Yac listing does not include a Windows app. Twist, Slack and Roam list one.
Which Yac alternatives work on Linux?
The Yac listing does not include a Linux app. Twist, Slack and Roam list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.