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Roam vs Gather: catalog facts
Roam	Gather
Paid Paid service with a free trial and demos on request.	Freemium Several plans are listed on the pricing page, with a sales contact for larger teams.
macOS	macOS, Web
Live view of who is available and meeting Low-friction audio drop-in meetings	Spontaneous conversations without scheduling a call Meetings, chat and presence in one shared space
Aimed at companies rather than individuals Requires a paid team subscription after the trial	Hosted service; requires an account and a connection Proprietary with no self-hosted option
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application, 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 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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