Alternatives · Team Chat
Rock alternatives
Rock compared with 5 alternatives: Slack, Chanty, Ryver, Flock and Basecamp.
Rock has a free plan. Paid plans start at $74.92 per month for unlimited users, billed yearly ($899 per year). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RockThis tool | Free plan · from $74.92/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Slack | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Chanty | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Ryver | Free trial · from $69/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Flock | Free plan · from $4.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Basecamp | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Rock
- 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. Rock starts at $74.92 per month for unlimited users, billed yearly ($899 per year).
- Slack also covers workflow automation, documents and video calls.
- Rock also covers notes, tasks, kanban boards and time tracking.
Suits: Teams that want conversations organized by channel rather than email threads
- 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. Rock starts at $74.92 per month for unlimited users, billed yearly ($899 per year).
- Chanty also covers AI agents and video calls.
- Rock also covers notes and time tracking.
Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want free chat with unlimited searchable history
- 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. Rock starts at $74.92 per month for unlimited users, billed yearly ($899 per year).
- Rock has a free plan. Ryver does not, though it has a free trial.
- Ryver also covers video calls.
- Rock also covers notes, kanban boards and time tracking.
Suits: Teams of up to 30 that prefer a flat monthly price to per-seat billing
- 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. Rock starts at $74.92 per month for unlimited users, billed yearly ($899 per year).
- Flock also covers video calls.
- Rock also covers notes, kanban boards and time tracking.
Suits: Small and mid-sized teams that want chat, calls and to-dos in one app
- Free plan · from $25/mo
Basecamp
Flat-priced project management with chat, to-dos and files
- Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer). Rock starts at $74.92 per month for unlimited users, billed yearly ($899 per year).
- Only Rock lists a Linux app.
- Basecamp also covers templates and calendar.
- Rock also covers notes, team chat and file sharing.
Suits: Agencies and studios that bring clients into projects
Limits worth knowing in Rock
- The Free plan stops at 3 group spaces, 5 members per space, and 50 tasks and 50 notes per space.
- Video and audio calls run through Zoom, Google Meet or Jitsi; Rock does not host calls itself.
- Sprints, recurring tasks, custom fields, time tracking, webhooks and Zapier are limited to the Unlimited plan.
- Rock does not offer refunds; a canceled plan stays active until the end of the billing period.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Rock?
The alternatives to Rock in this directory are Slack, Chanty, Ryver, Flock and Basecamp. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Rock.
Is there a free alternative to Rock?
Yes. Slack, Chanty, Flock and Basecamp 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 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.