Alternatives · Team Chat
Pumble alternatives
Pumble compared with 9 alternatives: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Chanty, Flock, Zoho Cliq and 4 more.
Pumble has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually. All 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PumbleThis tool | Free plan · from $2.49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, 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 |
| Chanty | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Flock | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, 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 |
| Glue | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Chat | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Twist | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Pumble
- 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. Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Slack also covers workflow automation and documents.
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. Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only Pumble lists a Linux app.
- Microsoft Teams also covers transcription, noise cancellation and whiteboard.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Microsoft 365
- 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. Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Chanty also covers tasks, kanban boards and AI agents.
Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want free chat with unlimited searchable history
- 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. Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Flock also covers tasks.
Suits: Small and mid-sized teams that want chat, calls and to-dos in one app
- 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). Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Zoho Cliq also covers whiteboard and workflow automation.
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. Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only Pumble lists a Linux app.
- Chatwork also covers tasks.
Suits: Teams that chat with clients and partners outside their own company
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Glue
Work chat organized into named threads, with AI agents built in
- Glue starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually (Startup; first 5 users free). Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only Pumble lists a Linux app.
- Glue also covers AI agents.
- Pumble also covers video calls and file sharing.
Suits: Teams that find channel-based chat noisy and want every topic in its own thread
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Chat
Team messaging and spaces built into Google Workspace
- Google Chat starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Google Workspace). Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only Pumble lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Google Chat also covers tasks.
- Pumble also covers video calls.
Suits: Organizations already paying for Google Workspace
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Twist
Async team messaging organized into threads
- Twist starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly. Pumble starts at $2.49 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Pumble also covers video calls.
Suits: Distributed teams that reply across time zones rather than in real time
Limits worth knowing in Pumble
- The Free plan allows only 1:1 meetings; group meetings and screen sharing start on Pro.
- Guest access, user groups and meeting recordings need the Business plan.
- Single sign-on, data retention settings and the audit log are limited to Enterprise.
- Free workspaces get 10 GB of storage in total and up to 3 apps and integrations beyond Clockify and Plaky.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pumble?
The alternatives to Pumble in this directory are Slack, Microsoft Teams, Chanty, Flock, Zoho Cliq, Chatwork, Glue, Google Chat and Twist. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pumble.
Is there a free alternative to Pumble?
Yes. Slack, Microsoft Teams, Chanty, Flock, Zoho Cliq, Chatwork, Glue, Google Chat and Twist 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 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.