Top 30 Affordable Group Messaging and Screen Sharing Solutions

Popular team chat platform with unlimited messaging, 10 integrations, and one‑to‑one video calls that include screen sharing.

Chat, voice, and video collaboration with screen sharing, up to 100 participants per meeting, and 2 GB file storage per user.

Originally for gamers, now a robust community platform offering text/voice channels and screen‑share in voice calls (up to 25 participants).

30‑minute limit on group meetings (up to 100 participants) with high‑quality screen sharing and chat sidebar.

Browser‑based video meetings with screen sharing, up to 100 participants, and integration with Google Chat for messaging.

Open‑source, no‑account‑required video conferencing with built‑in screen sharing and chat; self‑hostable for extra privacy.

Simple browser meetings (up to 4 participants on free plan) with screen sharing and a built‑in chat pane.

Free tier allows meetings up to 50 minutes for 100 participants, includes screen sharing and persistent team spaces for chat.

Team messaging with channels, direct messages, and integrated screen‑share via Zoho Meeting (free tier up to 100 participants).

Open‑source chat platform with video calls and screen sharing; free community cloud hosting for small teams.

Self‑hosted Slack alternative offering channels, direct messages, and optional screen‑share plugins.

Threaded chat with real‑time and asynchronous messaging; integrates with Jitsi for free screen‑sharing meetings.

Team messenger with unlimited messages, 1‑to‑1 video calls and screen sharing; free plan supports up to 10 users.

Simple chat with unlimited messages, voice calls and screen sharing for up to 10 users on the free tier.

Asynchronous chat focused on organized conversations; integrates with Loom for free screen‑recording and sharing.

Free for schools, includes unlimited chat, video meetings with screen sharing, and 10 GB shared storage.

Remote desktop and screen‑sharing tool; free for non‑commercial use with built‑in chat during sessions.

Lightweight remote access with screen‑share and instant chat; free for personal, non‑commercial use.

High‑definition video conferencing with screen sharing; 30‑day free trial includes up to 100 participants.

30‑day free trial offering screen sharing, meeting recording, and chat for up to 250 participants.

Online whiteboard with built‑in video chat and screen sharing; ideal for collaborative brainstorming.

Visual collaboration space with video chat and screen sharing; free plan supports up to 3 editable boards.

Digital canvas that integrates with Teams for instant screen sharing and chat during brainstorming sessions.

Persistent chat rooms and direct messages; integrates with Google Meet for instant screen‑share meetings.

Secure end‑to‑end encrypted messaging with voice/video calls and screen sharing; completely free.

Cloud‑based messaging with group chats, voice calls and screen‑share (via third‑party bots or integrated video).

Matrix‑based open‑source messenger with end‑to‑end encryption and built‑in screen‑share via Jitsi integration.

Free video conferencing up to 300 participants, includes screen sharing and persistent chat rooms.

Free tier supports up to 1,000 participants, screen sharing, and a chat sidebar for Q&A.

Decentralized, encrypted messenger with video calls and screen sharing; completely free and self‑hostable.

Noise‑cancelling audio for calls; pairs with any video platform and adds a chat overlay for quick screen‑share triggers.

Instant Jitsi Meet rooms with no sign‑up; includes chat and screen sharing, perfect for ad‑hoc group sessions.

Unified messaging, video meetings, and screen sharing in a single app; free plan allows up to 50 participants.