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Best Remote Working software in 2026

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    Rocket.Chat

    by Rocket.Chat
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Rocket.Chat offers core messaging features on a free plan, with named options describing additional deployment and administrative choices.

    8.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Zulip

    by Zulip
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Zulip provides channel-based team chat across common desktop and mobile platforms, with guest access and numerous listed integrations.

    8.5 Free plan · paid from $3.50/user/mo Visit site
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    Basecamp

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Basecamp combines task tracking, project communication, scheduling, and client access. Compare plan project and storage limits, and note the stated security and sign-on limitations.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $25/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Bitrix24 CRM

    by Bitrix24 CRM
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Bitrix24 CRM pairs pipeline and email automation features with plans for different user and storage needs.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $49/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Chanty

    by Chanty
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose Chanty if your team wants chat, task management, calls, and integrations in one tool, with a free plan for up to five members.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $3/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Element

    by Element
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

    Element combines broad platform availability, guest access and unlimited message history. Its self-hosted option and integrations may appeal to organizations, while plan prices are not listed.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Flock

    by Flock
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

    Flock offers a free entry point and plan descriptions for different team sizes, alongside a broad integration list and multiple platform options.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $4.50/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Lark

    by Lark
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Lark combines workplace messaging, collaboration, automation, and developer tools across major desktop and mobile platforms.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Microsoft Teams

    by Microsoft Teams
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Teams covers messaging, calls, and meetings across platforms, with a free plan and business options that list expanded meeting and support features.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Pumble

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Pumble covers team messaging, file sharing, and meetings, with unlimited message history on the free plan.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $2.49/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Slack

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Slack combines channel conversations, app integrations, automation and built-in AI features across a wide range of platforms.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $7.25/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Twist

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Choose Twist if your team wants channel-based messaging, guest access, and apps across desktop and mobile platforms.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Wire

    by Wire
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Wire brings messaging, conferencing and file collaboration together, with deployment choices that include offline or air-gapped on-premises environments.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from €7.45/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    WorkAdventure

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    WorkAdventure combines avatar-based conversations with tools for events and team spaces. Check the free-tier user cap and plan costs against the intended group size.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from €4/user Visit site
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    Zoho Workplace

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Zoho Workplace combines a broad set of workplace tools with file migration and office-file compatibility.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $3/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Zoom Workplace

    by Zoom Workplace
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

    Zoom Workplace offers meeting and collaboration features across a broad set of platforms, with a free one-user Basic plan and a paid Pro option.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $15.99/user/mo Visit site
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    SpatialChat

    Free plan Web

    SpatialChat centers meetings and events on movement between conversations, with plans ranging from a limited free tier to larger paid event options.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $399/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Google Workspace

    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+4

    Google Workspace brings communication, storage, and document tools together, with collaboration and security controls.

    6.4 From $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Kumospace

    by Kumospace
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3
    6.4 Free plan · paid from $16/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    TeamFlow Automate

    Free trial Web

    TeamFlow Automate combines workflow execution, process discovery, reporting, and collaborative diagram work in a browser.

    5.6 From $149/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Gather

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    4.9 From $12/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Sococo

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    4.5 14-day trial Visit site

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