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Gather vs Roam: catalog facts
Gather	Roam
Freemium Several plans are listed on the pricing page, with a sales contact for larger teams.	Paid Paid service with a free trial and demos on request.
macOS, Web	macOS
Spontaneous conversations without scheduling a call Meetings, chat and presence in one shared space	Live view of who is available and meeting Low-friction audio drop-in meetings
Hosted service; requires an account and a connection Proprietary with no self-hosted option	Aimed at companies rather than individuals Requires a paid team subscription after the trial
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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