Zoom alternatives · Team Chat
Self-hosted alternatives to Zoom
The Zoom listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 8 of the 33 other team communication apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Zoom has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year). 7 of them are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Zoom
- 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.
- Free trial · from $2.50/mo
Troop Messenger
Secure business messenger with calls, sold as SaaS or on-premise
- Troop Messenger starts at $2.50 per user / month. Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
- Zoom has a free plan. Troop Messenger does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Troop Messenger is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan
Mattermost
Self-hosted team messaging with playbooks, calls and boards
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Mattermost is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Mattermost also covers kanban boards, workflow automation and AI agents.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes, whiteboard, booking links and video calls.
- Free plan
Rocket.Chat
Open-source, self-managed chat for security-focused teams
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Rocket.Chat is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Rocket.Chat also covers file sharing.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes, whiteboard, booking links and video calls.
- Free plan · from $3.50/mo
Zulip
Open-source team chat that organizes channels by topic
- Zulip starts at $3.50 per user / month self-hosted (billed monthly); Cloud from $6.67 billed annually. Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Zulip is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Zulip also covers file sharing.
- Free plan
Element
End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Element is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Element also covers file sharing.
- Zoom also covers meeting notes, whiteboard and booking links.
- Free plan · from €7.45/mo
Wire
End-to-end encrypted messaging and calls for organizations
- Wire starts at €7.45 per person / month, paid annually. Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- Wire is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Wire also covers file sharing.
- Free
ONCE Campfire
Self-hosted group chat from 37signals, free and open source
- ONCE Campfire is free. Zoom starts at $14.16 per user / month, billed annually ($169.90 a year).
- Only Zoom lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Zoom lists a browser extension.
- ONCE Campfire is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Zoom?
Yes. Jitsi Meet, Troop Messenger, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip, Element, Wire and ONCE Campfire can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can Zoom be self-hosted?
The Zoom listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these team communication apps are free?
Jitsi Meet, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip, Element, Wire and ONCE Campfire are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Zoom: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.