19.4
Zulip is team chat software that organizes conversations in channels and supports guest access.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Team Chat Apps in 2026
Zulip leads this chart of 63 (9.4/10, free plan). Lark is next (9.1/10, free plan), and Microsoft Teams is the next highest-placed with a free plan (9.0/10). Team chat apps give coworkers a place to message and organize work. Look at Android availability alongside channel tools and message-history options when weighing them. Before deciding, review plan limits, guest access, integrations, platform coverage, and member caps. Check that the Android app covers the conversations your team needs.
29.1
Android app, web, desktop and iPhone versions are available, along with an API.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
39.0
Android app, web and desktop access include channels and guest permissions.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Slack
Android app, web and desktop support integrations, while free message history is limited.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux9.0From $8.75 a month - 5
Rocket.Chat
Android app, web, desktop and self-hosted editions are available under an open-source license.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWebAPI8.9Free plan - 6
8.6From €7.45 a month - 7
Whaller
Android app, web, desktop and self-hosted options; event hosting is listed.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.6From €3 a month - 8
Discord
Android app, web and desktop versions are available, along with an API.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.5From $29.99 a year - 9
Pumble
Android app, web and desktop include channels and unlimited message history.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.5From $2.49 a month - 10
8.5From $36 a year - 11
Zoho Cliq
Android app and web, desktop and iPhone versions include channels and guest access.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux8.4Free plan - 12
Nextcloud Talk
Android app, web, desktop and self-hosted options; channels are not included.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.2From €71.29 a year - 13
Ryver
Ryver is a team collaboration app combining group messaging, task management, and workflow automation.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension8.2From $4 a month - 14
JANDI
Android team communication with channels and guest access; also on iOS, Mac, web and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS8.1From $6 a month - 15
DingTalk
Android app and web, desktop and iPhone versions are available; free message history is limited.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux8.0From $4 a month - 16
Hubgets
Android chat app with web, desktop and self-hosted options; channels are available.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.0From $2.50 a month - 17
Twist
Android app and web, desktop and iPhone versions include channels and guest access; free history is limited.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.9From $6 a month - 18
Troop Messenger
Android app, web and desktop versions include channels; a free plan is listed.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.9From $2.50 a month - 19
Convo
Convo is a freemium work conversation platform combining team posts, file sharing, chat and calls in a shared newsfeed.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.9From $6.67 a month - 20
Output Messenger
Android chat app with web, desktop and self-hosted options; no channel details are listed.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.9From $2,000 a year - 21
Trillian
Android app and web, desktop and iPhone versions include channels.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.8From $3.99 a month - 22
Google Chat
Android chat app with channels and guest access; also available on iOS, Linux, Mac and web.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.8From $7 a month - 23
Talkspirit
Android team messaging with channels and guest access; also on iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.7From €5 a month - 24
Teamwire
Android chat app without channels; also available on iOS, Linux, Mac, web and Windows.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.7From €3.45 a month - 25
Fluxer
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.7From $49.99 a year
Choosing well
Does it have an Android app for my team?
Start by checking whether the app supports Android and whether it also has the other platforms your team uses. The comparison covers Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, web, and Linux.
Platform support does not establish Xiaomi- or HyperOS-specific features, so check the app’s details for the Android functions you need.
How should we compare channels and message history?
Compare channel support and message history to see how each app handles team conversations over time.
Think about whether your group needs messages organized by channel and how much past conversation it needs to access.
Can guests join, and how large can the team be?
Check guest access and maximum members against the people who need to participate.
These details help you judge whether an app fits a team that includes outside collaborators or may grow.
What free and paid options are available?
Compare free-plan availability, the entry price for paid access, and whether a trial is offered.
Slack shows a free tier and annual-billing prices starting at $7.25 per user monthly. Pumble has a free tier as well, with annual-billing paid plans from $2.49 per user monthly and a seven-day trial.
Which integrations do you need?
Check the integrations listed for an app against the services your team already uses.
Also compare the available platforms and member limits, since those can affect whether an app fits the way your team works.
Questions people ask
What should I compare when choosing a team chat app?
Check platform coverage, including Android, along with free-tier availability, starting paid prices, channels, guest access, message history, integrations, and member caps.
Can I use a team chat app for free?
Some apps list a free plan. Check the individual app’s plan details and compare them with your needs.
Which team chat apps offer a free trial?
Trial availability varies by app. Pumble lists a 7-day trial; check an app’s own plan details for its current terms.
What should I check before inviting guests to team chat?
Compare guest access, maximum members, channels, and message history to see whether the app fits your team and its outside collaborators.