Alternatives · Team Chat
Chatwork alternatives
Chatwork compared with 5 alternatives: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Lark, Pumble and Chanty.
Chatwork has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month, on an annual subscription. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatworkThis tool | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Slack | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Teams | Free plan · from $4.00/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Lark | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Pumble | Free plan · from $2.49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Chanty | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Chatwork
- 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. Chatwork starts at $7 per user / month, on an annual subscription.
- Only Slack lists a Linux app.
- Slack also covers workflow automation and documents.
- Chatwork also covers tasks.
Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads
- 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. Chatwork starts at $7 per user / month, on an annual subscription.
- Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation and whiteboard.
- Chatwork also covers tasks.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Lark
All-in-one suite of chat, meetings, docs, email and workflows
- Lark starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. Chatwork starts at $7 per user / month, on an annual subscription.
- Only Lark lists a Linux app.
- Lark also covers transcription, wiki, calendar, workflow automation and documents.
- Chatwork also covers tasks and file sharing.
Suits: Teams of up to 20 that want free chat, docs and meetings in one app
- 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. Chatwork starts at $7 per user / month, on an annual subscription.
- Only Pumble lists a Linux app.
- Chatwork also covers tasks.
Suits: Teams that want a free chat app without a message-history cap
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Chanty
Team chat with built-in tasks, calls and AI agents
- Chanty starts at $3 per user / month, billed annually. Chatwork starts at $7 per user / month, on an annual subscription.
- Only Chanty lists a Linux app.
- Chanty also covers kanban boards and AI agents.
Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want free chat with unlimited searchable history
Limits worth knowing in Chatwork
- Free plan members can only view messages from the last 40 days, and its 10GB of storage is shared by the whole organization.
- Group video calls need the Standard plan; the Free plan is limited to 1:1 video calls.
- No Linux desktop app is listed: the download page covers Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and web browsers.
- The English pricing page lists only Free and Standard; the Japanese page adds a Professional plan with security controls, priced in yen.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Chatwork?
The alternatives to Chatwork in this directory are Slack, Microsoft Teams, Lark, Pumble and Chanty. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Chatwork.
Is there a free alternative to Chatwork?
Yes. Slack, Microsoft Teams, Lark, Pumble and Chanty have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Chatwork alternatives work on Linux?
The Chatwork listing does not include a Linux app. Slack, Lark, Pumble and Chanty list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.