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Zello alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Zello alternative for most people is Slack (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of team communication apps. The best free one is Signal (3.2 GPA).

Zello compared with 5 alternatives: Voxer, Mumble, TeamSpeak, Slack and Signal.

Zello is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $6.80 per user / month, billed yearly ($8.00 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ZelloThis toolFree trial · from $6.80/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
VoxerFree plan · from $4.17/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
MumbleFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
TeamSpeakPaidNomacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SlackFree plan · from $7.25/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SignalFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Zello starts at $6.80 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Voxer and Signal.

Slack scores higher without starting lower. Mumble starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessZelloVoxerMumbleSlackSignal

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of team communication apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Zello

  1. 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 has a free plan, which Zello lacks.
    • Voxer also lists a web app.
    • Voxer lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Zello has.
    • Voxer is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Field services, delivery and hospitality crews who communicate by voice

    Voxer vs ZelloVoxer pricing and details

  2. Mumble

    Free open-source voice chat with low latency

    • Mumble is free.
    • Mumble has a free plan, which Zello lacks.
    • Mumble also lists a Linux app.
    • Mumble lists no iOS and Android apps, which Zello has.
    • Mumble is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Gaming groups and communities that want to host their own voice server

    Mumble vs ZelloMumble pricing and details

  3. TeamSpeak

    Voice chat you run on your own server or a hosted one

    • TeamSpeak also lists a Linux app.
    • TeamSpeak is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • TeamSpeak also covers video calls.
    • TeamSpeak does not cover transcription, which Zello does.

    Suits: Gaming clans and communities that want a dedicated voice server

    TeamSpeak vs ZelloTeamSpeak pricing and details

  4. Slack

    Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI

    • Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Slack has a free plan, which Zello lacks.
    • Slack also lists a web app and a Linux app.
    • Slack also covers workflow automation, documents, video calls and file sharing.
    • Slack does not cover transcription, which Zello does.

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

    Slack vs ZelloSlack pricing and details

  5. Signal

    Nonprofit messenger with end-to-end encrypted chats and calls

    • Signal is free.
    • Signal has a free plan, which Zello lacks.
    • Signal also lists a Linux app.
    • Signal is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Signal also covers video calls.

    Suits: Small groups that want private chats at no cost

    Signal vs ZelloSignal pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Zello

  • Transcription, translation, AI features, message storage and panic buttons need the Plus plan.
  • SSO, MDM sign-in and on-premise servers are Enterprise only, sold through sales.
  • The pricing page says Zello is free for qualifying first responders.
  • Built around voice on phones and desktops; there is no browser version in the platform list.
Zello pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Zello?

The alternatives to Zello in this directory are Voxer, Mumble, TeamSpeak, Slack and Signal. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zello.

Is there a free alternative to Zello?

Yes. Mumble and Signal are free to use. Voxer and Slack have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Zello alternatives work on Linux?

The Zello listing does not include a Linux app. Mumble, TeamSpeak, Slack and Signal list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Zello?

Mumble is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 9, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.