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Amazon Chime alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Amazon Chime: support ended on 20 February 2026, and only usable in special cases to join meetings. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Amazon Chime, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zoom Workplace currently ranks first.

Amazon Chime has been discontinued. AWS ended support for Amazon Chime on 20 February 2026; the separate Chime SDK continues.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Zoom Workplace logoZoom WorkplaceFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +35 of 566.5
2Google Meet logoGoogle MeetFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
3Webex logoWebexFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +33 of 357.2
4RiRingCentral VideoFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +33 of 355.3
5Microsoft Teams logoMicrosoft TeamsFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +20 of 341.7
  1. Zoom Workplace logo

    1. Zoom WorkplaceTop pick

    Best for: Organisations that want a familiar, reliable meeting tool guests already know

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amazon Chime

    A widely used replacement with similar meetings, chat and phone features.

    Pros

    • Reliable call quality, even on poor connections
    • Apps for every desktop and mobile platform
    • Breakout rooms, webinars and large meetings in one ecosystem

    Cons

    • Free plan cuts group meetings at 40 minutes
    • Webinars, phone and rooms cost extra
    • The app has grown cluttered with non-meeting features
    Visit Zoom Workplace Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zoom Workplace a good Amazon Chime alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    40 minutes per meeting, 100 participants
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $14.16 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    300 participants
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro meeting length
    Up to 30 hours
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Windows, macOS and Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoom.us(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Google Meet logo

    2. Google Meet

    Best for: Teams on Google Workspace who want meetings that launch straight from Calendar

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amazon Chime

    Simple browser meetings bundled with Google Workspace.

    Pros

    • Nothing to install for hosts or guests
    • Included with Google Workspace plans
    • Tight Gmail and Calendar integration

    Cons

    • Free group calls end at 60 minutes
    • Fewer webinar and large-event tools than Zoom or Webex
    • Recording and larger meetings need paid plans
    Visit Google Meet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Google Meet a good Amazon Chime alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan participants
    Up to 100
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free group call length
    60 minutes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free one-to-one calls
    Up to 24 hours
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Largest meetings
    Up to 1,000 participants on premium plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Webex logo

    3. Webex

    Best for: Large organisations, especially those with Cisco meeting room and phone hardware

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amazon Chime

    Enterprise meetings and calling with strong compliance features.

    Pros

    • Strong security, compliance and FedRAMP options
    • Works closely with Cisco room devices
    • Meetings, messaging, calling and webinars in one app

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to 40-minute meetings
    • Admin and licensing can be complex
    • Interface feels heavier than newer tools
    Visit Webex Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Webex a good Amazon Chime alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Unlimited meetings up to 40 min, 100 attendees
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pricing.webex.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit card for free plan
    Not required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pricing.webex.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Largest plan
    Up to 1,000 attendees, FedRAMP authorized
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pricing.webex.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Ri

    4. RingCentral Video

    Best for: Businesses that use RingCentral for phones and want video in the same app

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amazon Chime

    Video plus a business phone system from one vendor.

    Pros

    • Video, phone and messaging in one app
    • Optional end-to-end encryption
    • Guests join from a browser with no download

    Cons

    • Best value only if you also use RingCentral phones
    • Smaller app ecosystem than Zoom or Teams
    • Plans and add-ons can be confusing
    Visit RingCentral Video Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is RingCentral Video a good Amazon Chime alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    End-to-end encryption
    Optional per meeting
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free users
    Free meetings users for RingEX plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    iOS, Android, Windows and Mac
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ringcentral.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Microsoft Teams logo

    5. Microsoft Teams

    Best for: Organizations already using Microsoft 365

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    41.7

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amazon Chime

    Natural choice if your company uses Microsoft 365.

    Pros

    • Included in many Microsoft 365 plans
    • Strong meetings and calling
    • Office file co-editing

    Cons

    • Interface can feel cluttered
    • Best experience requires Microsoft 365
    Visit Microsoft Teams Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft Teams a good Amazon Chime alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 3 verified
    Free version
    Yes
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Meetings
    Video meetings and webinars
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft 365 integration
    Yes
    Not checked yetmicrosoft.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Amazon Chime alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Amazon Chime alternative for most people

Zoom Workplace

A widely used replacement with similar meetings, chat and phone features.

Google Meet logo

Best Amazon Chime alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Google Meet

Simple browser meetings bundled with Google Workspace.

Webex logo

Best Amazon Chime alternative for Mac

Webex

Enterprise meetings and calling with strong compliance features.

Ri

Best Amazon Chime alternative for Windows

RingCentral Video

Video plus a business phone system from one vendor.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Amazon Chime alternative for Linux

Zoom Workplace

A widely used replacement with similar meetings, chat and phone features.

Microsoft Teams logo

Best Amazon Chime alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft Teams

Natural choice if your company uses Microsoft 365.

Zoom Workplace logo

Best Amazon Chime alternative for working in the browser

Zoom Workplace

A widely used replacement with similar meetings, chat and phone features.

Amazon Chime alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Amazon Chime?

Zoom Workplace ranks first right now. A widely used replacement with similar meetings, chat and phone features. Google Meet and Webex follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Amazon Chime?

Yes. Zoom Workplace (free plan + paid), Google Meet (free plan + paid), Webex (free plan + paid) and RingCentral Video (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Amazon Chime?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Amazon Chime alternatives work on Linux?

Zoom Workplace, Webex and RingCentral Video run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Amazon Chime?

The complaints we hear most: support ended on 20 February 2026; only usable in special cases to join meetings; no new features or adoption path.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Amazon Chime, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.