Best Slack Alternatives (2026)
Looking for something other than Slack for communication? Here are the 10 alternatives we track, ranked, with verified pricing for each.
Pricing verified Sep 29, 2026
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Slack alternatives at a glance
| Product | Entry price | Plans | Free plan | Free trial |
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| Slack this page's subject | $8/mo | 4 | Yes | No |
| Zoom | $14/mo | 4 | Yes | No |
| Loom | $18/mo | 4 | Yes | Yes |
| Aircall | $30/mo | 3 | No | No |
| Airmeet | $199/mo | 4 | No | Yes |
| Bettermode | $499/mo | 3 | No | Yes |
| Chanty | $4/mo | 3 | Yes | No |
| Circle | $89/mo | 3 | No | Yes |
| CloudTalk | $25/mo | 3 | No | Yes |
| Demio | $63/mo | 3 | No | Yes |
| Discord | $2/mo | 2 | No | No |
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Zoom
CommunicationVideo conferencing and meetings.
Zoom sits mid-pack — pricier per seat than scrappy alternatives like Google Meet bundled into Workspace, but cheaper and simpler than heavyweight UCaaS suites like RingCentral or 8x8. They're leaning on brand trust (Zoom became the verb for video calls) rather than being the budget pick.
Plans: Basic $0/mo per seat · Pro $14/mo per seat · Business $18/mo per seat · Enterprise Contact Sales
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Loom
CommunicationAsync video messaging for work.
Loom sits mid-pack for async video tools — pricier than scrappy Chrome-extension competitors but way cheaper than bundling video into a full collaboration suite. They're not competing on price at all; they're betting teams will pay a premium because Loom is the default verb for 'send a quick video' the way Slack is for chat.
Plans: Starter $0/mo per seat · Business $18/mo per seat · Business + AI $24/mo per seat · Enterprise Contact Sales
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Aircall
CommunicationCloud phone system for sales and support.
Sitting mid-market against the likes of RingCentral, Dialpad, and JustCall, Aircall isn't fighting on price — those $30-50 per-seat rates land squarely in the middle of the pack. They're going after growing sales and support teams who want something more polished than a budget VoIP tool but aren't ready for enterprise contact-center pricing.
Plans: Essentials $30/mo per seat · Professional $50/mo per seat · Custom Contact Sales
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Airmeet
CommunicationVirtual events and webinars.
At $199/mo, Airmeet undercuts premium webinar tools like ON24 but sits above bare-bones options like Livestorm or StreamYard, positioning itself as the mid-market pick for teams that want polish without enterprise pricing. The custom tiers above that are clearly aimed at competing for large virtual conference and agency business where they're pricing against Bizzabo and Hopin rather than simple webinar software.
Plans: Premium Webinars $199/mo · Events Contact Sales · Managed Events Contact Sales · Agency Plan Contact Sales
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Bettermode
CommunicationCustomer community platform.
Starting at $499/mo, this is not a budget tool — it's positioned mid-to-premium in the community platform space, well above lightweight forum tools but below the ultra-custom enterprise builds. They're chasing mid-market and up: companies serious enough about community to skip cheaper self-serve options but not yet ready for a fully bespoke enterprise contract.
Plans: Starter $499/mo · Growth $1750/mo · Premium Contact Sales
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Chanty
CommunicationSimple team chat with built-in tasks.
Plans: FREE $0/mo per seat · BUSINESS $4/mo per seat · ENTERPRISE Contact Sales
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Circle
CommunicationCommunity platform for creators.
Circle sits mid-to-premium compared to bare-bones forum tools like Discourse or Discord, but it's cheaper than bundling a separate course platform, CRM, and community tool together. They're courting creators and course businesses who've outgrown Facebook Groups or Discord but aren't ready for a full-blown custom-built platform.
Plans: Professional $89/mo · Business $199/mo · Circle Plus Contact Sales
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CloudTalk
CommunicationAI-powered call center software for sales and support teams.
CloudTalk sits in the mid-market lane for call center software — pricier than bare-bones VoIP tools but cheaper than enterprise contact center platforms like Five9 or NICE CXone. They're clearly chasing SMBs and scaling sales/support teams who want call center features without an enterprise price tag or a sales-assisted buying process.
Plans: Starter $25/mo per seat · Essential $29/mo per seat · Expert $49/mo per seat
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Demio
CommunicationWebinars built for marketing.
Demio sits mid-to-upper market in the webinar software space — pricier than bare-bones tools like StreamYard but not as enterprise-heavy as ON24. They're clearly courting marketing teams who want a polished, no-download webinar experience and are willing to pay a premium over generic streaming tools for that.
Plans: Starter $63/mo · Growth $117/mo · Premium $196/mo
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Discord
CommunicationVoice, video, and text communities.
There's really no direct competitor charging this way — Discord isn't fighting Slack or Teams on price since this isn't a per-seat business tool, it's closer to a consumer subscription like a gaming service add-on. It's cheap by SaaS standards precisely because it's optional flair for a free core product, not a required business expense.
Plans: Nitro Basic $2/mo · Nitro $9/mo
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Slack Alternatives FAQ
- What is the best alternative to Slack?
- Zoom is the closest Slack alternative we track for communication. Paid plans start at $14/mo, and there is a free plan to start on. Loom and Aircall are also worth a look.
- Are there free alternatives to Slack?
- Yes — Zoom, Loom, Chanty offer a free plan, so you can switch without paying up front.
- How much do Slack alternatives cost?
- Entry prices range from $2/mo (Discord) to $499/mo (Bettermode). Each product page has the full verified tier breakdown.
- Is there a cheaper alternative to Slack?
- Yes — Slack starts at $8/mo, while Discord ($2/mo), Chanty ($4/mo) start lower.
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