Alternatives · Team Chat
Chanty alternatives
Chanty compared with 8 alternatives: Slack, Pumble, Flock, Microsoft Teams, Zoho Cliq and 3 more.
Chanty has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 per user / month, billed annually. 7 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChantyThis tool | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Slack | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Pumble | Free plan · from $2.49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Flock | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Teams | Free plan · from $4.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Cliq | Free plan · from $16.20/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Chatwork | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Rock | Free plan · from $74.92/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Ryver | Free trial · from $69/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Chanty
- Free plan · from $7.25/mo
Slack
Channel-based team messaging with huddles, workflows and AI
- Slack starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed annually. Chanty starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually.
- Slack also covers workflow automation and documents.
- Chanty also covers tasks, kanban boards and AI agents.
Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads
- Free plan · from $2.49/mo
Pumble
Team chat with unlimited message history on the free plan
- Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually. Chanty starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually.
- Chanty also covers tasks, kanban boards and AI agents.
Suits: Teams that want a free chat app without a message-history cap
- Free plan · from $4.50/mo
Flock
Team messenger with channels, video calls and shared to-dos
- Flock starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually. Chanty starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually.
- Chanty also covers kanban boards and AI agents.
Suits: Small and mid-sized teams that want chat, calls and to-dos in one app
- Free plan · from $4.00/mo
Microsoft Teams
Chat, video meetings and calling tied into Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams starts at $4.00 per user / month, paid yearly. Chanty starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Chanty lists a Linux app.
- Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation and whiteboard.
- Chanty also covers tasks, kanban boards and AI agents.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
- Free plan · from $16.20/mo
Zoho Cliq
Team chat, calls and meetings from the Zoho suite
- Zoho Cliq starts at $16.20 per month for up to 25 users, billed annually (Standard). Chanty starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually.
- Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard and workflow automation.
- Chanty also covers tasks, kanban boards and AI agents.
Suits: Organizations already using Zoho apps such as Zoho Projects, Desk or Mail
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Chatwork
Business group chat with built-in tasks, files and video calls
- Chatwork starts at $7 per user / month, on an annual subscription. Chanty starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Chanty lists a Linux app.
- Chanty also covers kanban boards and AI agents.
Suits: Teams that chat with clients and partners outside their own company
- Free plan · from $74.92/mo
Rock
Team chat with tasks, notes and files in every project space
- Rock starts at $74.92 per month for unlimited users, billed yearly ($899 per year). Chanty starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually.
- Rock also covers notes and time tracking.
- Chanty also covers AI agents and video calls.
Suits: Agencies and freelancers who bring clients into project spaces as guests
- Free trial · from $69/mo
Ryver
Team chat, task boards and voice calls in one app
- Ryver starts at $69 per month for up to 12 users. Chanty starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually.
- Chanty has a free plan. Ryver does not, though it has a free trial.
- Chanty also covers kanban boards and AI agents.
Suits: Teams of up to 30 that prefer a flat monthly price to per-seat billing
Limits worth knowing in Chanty
- The Free plan is limited to 5 team members, with 20 GB of file storage shared by the whole team.
- Group audio and video calls and screen sharing need the Business plan; Free covers one-on-one calls only.
- SAML, SCIM, analytics, the enterprise API and AI compatibility are listed only under Enterprise, which is priced on request.
- No free trial of Business is advertised; there is a 14-day money-back guarantee after the first payment.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Chanty?
The alternatives to Chanty in this directory are Slack, Pumble, Flock, Microsoft Teams, Zoho Cliq, Chatwork, Rock and Ryver. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Chanty.
Is there a free alternative to Chanty?
Yes. Slack, Pumble, Flock, Microsoft Teams, Zoho Cliq, Chatwork and Rock have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.