Element
Decentralised Matrix-based messenger for secure team chat.
Best of 2026
Best Chat & Messaging products in 2026
8 live chat & messaging products, checked daily for reachability. Ordered by an internal popularity signal we maintain from click-through and listing age.
Twist
Asynchronous team messaging organised by threads.
Rocket.Chat
Open-source communication platform with chat and channels.
Mattermost
Open-source team chat alternative built for self-hosting.
Google Chat
Team messaging integrated with Google Workspace.
Discord
Voice, video, and chat platform popular with communities and teams.
Microsoft Teams
Chat, meetings, and files unified inside Microsoft 365.
Slack
Channels-based team messaging built around integrations.