Discord
Discord · Chat
Voice, video and text chat for communities and friends.
FreemiumWindows · Mac · Linux
Category
Chat & video calls for Windows, Mac and Linux
Messengers, team chat and video-meeting apps for the desktop. 7 of these 7 apps can be used for free.
7 apps
Alphabetical, unranked. Each card opens the app's page; “Official site” goes to the publisher.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft · Chat
Chat, meetings and files for Microsoft 365 workplaces and schools.
FreemiumWindows · MacSignal Desktop
Signal Foundation · Chat
End-to-end encrypted messaging, linked to the Signal phone app.
Open sourceWindows · Mac · LinuxSlack
Salesforce · Chat
Team messaging with channels, huddles and app integrations.
FreemiumWindows · Mac · LinuxTelegram Desktop
Telegram · Chat
Cloud-based messenger with large groups, channels and file sharing.
Open sourceWindows · Mac · LinuxWhatsApp Desktop
Meta · Chat
WhatsApp on your computer, linked to your phone account.
FreeWindows · MacZoom Workplace
Zoom Communications · Chat
Video meetings, chat and webinars, with time limits on the free plan.
FreemiumWindows · Mac · Linux