Team Communication
Team communication apps for Linux
22 of the 34 team communication apps in this directory list a Linux app.
18 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SlackChannel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ZoomVideo meetings bundled with team chat, phone and AI notes | Free plan · from $14.16/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| DiscordFree text, voice and video chat built around servers | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| WebexCisco's app for video meetings, messaging and calling | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| LarkAll-in-one suite of chat, meetings, docs, email and workflows | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| MattermostSelf-hosted team messaging with playbooks, calls and boards | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Rocket.ChatOpen-source, self-managed chat for security-focused teams | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ZulipOpen-source team chat that organizes channels by topic | Free plan · from $3.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ElementEnd-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TwistAsync team messaging organized into threads | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| PumbleTeam chat with unlimited message history on the free plan | Free plan · from $2.49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zoho CliqTeam chat, calls and meetings from the Zoho suite | Free plan · from $16.20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ChantyTeam chat with built-in tasks, calls and AI agents | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| FlockTeam messenger with channels, video calls and shared to-dos | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Jitsi MeetFree, open-source video meetings you can self-host | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| WireEnd-to-end encrypted messaging and calls for organizations | Free plan · from €7.45/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| RoamVirtual office with drop-in meetings, chat and AI meeting notes | Free trial · from $19.50/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| RockTeam chat with tasks, notes and files in every project space | Free plan · from $74.92/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TandemVirtual office with one-click calls and shared-cursor screen sharing | Free plan · from $64/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| RyverTeam chat, task boards and voice calls in one app | Free trial · from $69/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Troop MessengerSecure business messenger with calls, sold as SaaS or on-premise | Free trial · from $2.50/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| BrosixPrivate team messaging network with admin controls | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Common questions
Which team communication apps work on Linux?
22 of the 34 team communication apps in this directory list a Linux app. They are Slack, Zoom, Discord, Webex, Lark, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip, Element, Twist, Pumble, Zoho Cliq, Chanty, Flock, Jitsi Meet and 7 more.
Which of these team communication apps are free?
Slack, Zoom, Discord, Webex, Lark, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Zulip, Element, Twist, Pumble, Zoho Cliq, Chanty, Flock, Jitsi Meet and 3 more 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.
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