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Zoom alternatives
Zoom compared with 9 alternatives: Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Whereby, Slack and 4 more.
Zoom has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year). 7 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZoomThis tool | Free plan · from $14.16/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Google Meet | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Teams | Free plan · from $4.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Webex | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Whereby | Free plan · from $10.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Slack | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Gather | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Jitsi Meet | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Roam | Free trial · from $19.50/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Tandem | Free plan · from $64/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Zoom
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Meet
Browser-based video meetings included with Google Workspace
- Google Meet starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace). Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
- Only Zoom lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Google Meet also covers transcription and noise cancellation.
- Zoom also covers whiteboard, booking links and team chat.
Suits: Organizations that already use Google Workspace
- Free plan · from $4.00/mo
Microsoft Teams
Chat, video meetings and calling tied into Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
- Only Zoom lists a Linux app.
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation and file sharing.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes and booking links.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Webex
Cisco's app for video meetings, messaging and calling
- Webex starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($144 a year). Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Webex also covers noise cancellation, screen recording and file sharing.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes and booking links.
Suits: Organizations that equip rooms and desks with Cisco devices
- Free plan · from $10.99/mo
Whereby
Browser-based video meetings with permanent room links
- Whereby starts at $10.99 per month for 1 host, billed monthly ($109.90 billed annually). Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
- Only Zoom lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Whereby also covers noise cancellation and file sharing.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes, booking links and team chat.
Suits: Consultants, coaches and therapists who meet clients in one fixed room
- Free plan · from $7.25/mo
Slack
Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI
- Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually. Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Slack also covers workflow automation, documents and file sharing.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes, whiteboard and booking links.
Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads
- Free trial · from $12/mo
Gather
Virtual office with presence, meetings and chat for remote teams
- Gather starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly. Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
- Zoom has a free plan. Gather does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoom lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Gather also covers transcription.
- Zoom also covers booking links.
Suits: Remote teams that want quick conversations without scheduling a call
- Free
Jitsi Meet
Free, open-source video meetings you can self-host
- Jitsi Meet is free. Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Jitsi Meet is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes, whiteboard, booking links and team chat.
Suits: Quick video calls where guests should not need an account
- Free trial · from $19.50/mo
Roam
Virtual office with drop-in meetings, chat and AI meeting notes
- Roam starts at $19.50 per active member / month, billed monthly. Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
- Zoom has a free plan. Roam does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Roam also covers transcription and screen recording.
- Zoom also covers whiteboard.
Suits: Remote and hybrid companies that want meetings, chat and presence in one tool
- Free plan · from $64/mo
Tandem
Virtual office with one-click calls and shared-cursor screen sharing
- Tandem starts at $64 per month for a 10-member team, or $599 billed yearly. Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
- Only Zoom lists a web app.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes, whiteboard, booking links and team chat.
Suits: Remote teams that prefer quick spoken conversations to scheduled meetings
Limits worth knowing in Zoom
- Basic meetings end at 40 minutes, and the plan records locally only with no cloud storage.
- Meetings of 300 people need Business; beyond that the Large Meeting add-on starts at $50 a month for 500 participants.
- SSO and managed domains start at Business, and webinars, the phone PBX and Rooms are bundled only into Enterprise, which is sold by sales.
- Annual plans are charged as one upfront payment; the monthly figure shown is the annual total divided by 12.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zoom?
The alternatives to Zoom in this directory are Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Whereby, Slack, Gather, Jitsi Meet, Roam and Tandem. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zoom.
Is there a free alternative to Zoom?
Yes. Jitsi Meet is free to use. Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Whereby, Slack and Tandem have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Zoom?
Jitsi Meet 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 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.