Side by side
IM+ vs TeamTalk 5
Both stand on team chat apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
IM+ centralizes a broad set of communication accounts with desktop controls, calls, and file sharing. Review the plan and privacy details if consolidating many services is your goal.
Visit IM+ Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
TeamTalk 5 combines free conferencing with self-hosting, broad platform support, and sharing tools. SDK buyers should account for the separate one-time licenses and VAT exclusion.
Visit TeamTalk 5The facts
| IM+ | TeamTalk 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | No Ads Yearly: $16.99 a year | TeamTalk 5 Standard SDK License – All Platforms: €990, paid once |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | IM+ | TeamTalk 5 |
| Website | plus.im | bearware.dk |
| On team chat apps | #39 of 63 | #35 of 63 |
IM+: what it does well
- Combines many messaging and social services
- Supports multiple accounts per service
- Audio and video calls are listed
- Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
- ChatGPT support for composing answers
What to know first
- Business plan costs $8 per user monthly
- iOS app includes in-app purchases
- Privacy policy lists extensive personal-data collection
- Some listed services may have their own limitations
TeamTalk 5: what it does well
- Free conferencing plan
- Self-hosted standalone server
- Supports up to 1,000 users
- Desktop and mobile platform coverage
- Screen-reader configuration for visually impaired users
What to know first
- SDK licenses cost extra
- SDK prices exclude 25% VAT
- Servers are limited to 1,000 users
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