Communication Tools
A list of tools that facilitate team communication and collaboration. Compare major tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, and Zoom.
| No | Name | Description | Trend | License | Type | Official Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slack | Channel-based team communication platform. Supports over 2,000 app integrations. Rich workflow automation and bot capabilities. Developer-friendly API. | High adoption rate in startups and SMEs. Over 10 million daily active users. Continued growth after Salesforce acquisition. Flexible external integration features. | Commercial | Team Chat | Official |
| 2 | Microsoft Teams | Microsoft 365 integrated collaboration platform. Integrates chat, video conferencing, and file sharing. Large-scale video conferencing up to 250 participants. Rich enterprise features. | Growth rate exceeding Slack in Microsoft environment enterprises. 250 million active users. Differentiated with enterprise security features and Office 365 integration. Expanding share in enterprise market. | Commercial | Unified Communication | Official |
| 3 | Discord | Voice and text chat platform evolved from gaming and community focus. Excellent voice and video capabilities. Rich community management and bot features. | 196 million monthly active users. Expanding adoption beyond gaming. Increasing use in developer communities, educational institutions, and open-source projects. | Commercial | Voice Chat | Official |
| 4 | Zoom | Communication platform specialized in video conferencing. Supports up to 1,000 participants. Provides screen sharing, recording, and webinar features. High-quality audio and video. | Continued demand due to remote work establishment after pandemic. Synonymous with video conferencing. Expanding adoption in education, healthcare, and enterprise sectors. | Commercial | Video Conferencing | Official |
| 5 | Mattermost | Open-source Slack alternative team communication tool. Can operate on-premises and private cloud. Enterprise features meeting high security requirements. | Increasing adoption in security-focused enterprises and government agencies. Provides both open-source and commercial versions. Attention as Slack alternative in highly regulated industries. | Apache License 2.0 / Commercial | Team Chat | Official |
| 6 | Rocket.Chat | Open-source team communication platform. Available on-premises, cloud, and SaaS. Provides rich API, webhook, and integration features. | High popularity in open-source community. Differentiated with high customizability and flexibility. Adopted as cost-effective choice for SMEs and startups. | MIT / Commercial | Team Chat | Official |
| 7 | Google Chat | Team communication tool provided as part of Google Workspace. Integration with Gmail, Drive, Meet, and Calendar. Built-in smart reply and search features. | Adoption in Google Workspace using enterprises. Positioned as successor to Hangouts Chat. Appeals to existing Google users through Gmail integration. Growing as option for SMEs. | Commercial | Team Chat | Official |
| 8 | Telegram | Messaging app emphasizing privacy and security. Supports end-to-end encryption and large group chats (200,000 people). Rich bot API. | Popular in privacy-focused communities. High adoption in developer communities, cryptocurrency-related, and tech communities. Also used as means to circumvent regulations. | GPL v2/v3 | Messaging | Official |
| 9 | Element | Open-source communication app running on Matrix distributed network. Adopts end-to-end encryption and distributed architecture. Used for secure communication in government and enterprise. | Attention due to expanding demand for distributed communication. Adoption record in French government and others. Increasing use trend in privacy-focused organizations. | Apache License 2.0 | Decentralized Chat | Official |
| 10 | Cisco Webex | Enterprise video conferencing and collaboration solution by Cisco. High security standards and enterprise features. Integrates audio, video, and web conferencing. | Long track record in enterprise market. Adoption in industries with strict security requirements. Continues feature enhancement and price review due to intensified competition with Zoom. | Commercial | Video Conferencing | Official |