Chanty vs Chatwork
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Chanty
Team chat with built-in tasks, calls and AI agents
Chatwork
Business group chat with built-in tasks, files and video calls
Where they differ
- 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.
At a glance
| Chanty | Chatwork | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $3 per user / month, billed annually | $7 per user / month, on an annual subscription |
| Free plan | Up to 5 team members, unlimited searchable history, one-on-one audio and video calls, built-in task management, 20 GB of file storage per team and up to 10 integrations. | Up to 100 users, unlimited group chats, messages viewable for the last 40 days, 10GB of storage per organization, 1:1 video calls and 20 outside contacts per user. |
| Free trial | None listed | 1-month free trial of paid plans, per the Japanese pricing page; the English page does not mention one |
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| Made by | Chanty, Inc. | kubell Co., Ltd. |
| Price read from | chanty.com | go.chatwork.com |
| Checked | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Chanty
- Teams of up to 5 that want free chat with unlimited searchable history
- Teams that want tasks and a kanban board inside their chat app
- Nonprofits and schools, which are offered 50% off
Chatwork
- Teams that chat with clients and partners outside their own company
- Small groups starting at no cost: the Free plan covers up to 100 users
- Teams that want task assignment inside the conversation
Worth knowing
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.
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.
Key features
Chanty
- Conversations and threads
- Public, private and one-on-one conversations with threads, @mentions, pins, code snippets, voice messages, and scheduled and disappearing messages.
- Audio and video calls
- One-on-one calls are on the free plan; group audio and video calls with screen sharing come with Business. The site cites support for up to 1,000 video participants.
- Built-in task manager
- Create a task from scratch or turn any message into one, then assign it, set a due date and priority, and filter tasks by status, date or person.
- Kanban board view
- Tasks can be switched to a kanban board view, each with a due date, status and priority, and a task can be discussed in its related conversation.
- AI agents in chat
- Agents can be added to chats and mentioned like a teammate, with per-role limits on who they answer to and a log of their actions. Pricing lists AI compatibility under Enterprise.
- Guests, roles and permissions
- Business includes 3 free single-conversation guest seats per paid member, customizable roles and permissions, and data retention policies.
Chatwork
- Group, direct and personal chats
- A group chat is set up for each team or project, direct chats reach anyone in your contact list, and My Chat is a private space for your own notes and files.
- Tasks inside chats
- Assign tasks to yourself or to colleagues from the chat screen and review them by due date. The person who assigned a task is notified when it is completed.
- File sharing and management
- Upload Word, Excel and image files to a chat, preview them in the browser, and see every file shared in a group in one list.
- Voice and video calls
- Start a call with screen sharing from a chat, on desktop or phone. The Free plan covers 1:1 video calls; group video calls need Standard.
- Contacts outside your organization
- Add people at other companies by email address or Chatwork ID. The Free plan allows 20 outside contacts per user; Standard removes the limit.
- Admin and security controls
- Admins add, remove and edit users from a management screen. Two-factor authentication is on both plans, and uploaded files are encrypted with AES-256.
Plans
Chanty
Free$0
Up to 5 team members, unlimited searchable history, one-on-one audio and video calls, task management, 20 GB of storage per team and up to 10 integrations.
Business$3
per user / month, billed annually ($4 billed monthly)
Group audio and video calls, screen sharing, task boards, 20 GB of storage per user, roles and permissions, SSO and 2FA, and 3 free guest seats per member.
EnterpriseCustom
White labeling, SAML and SCIM, analytics and reporting, an enterprise API, data residency in the US, EU or APAC, and an on-premise option.
Chatwork
Free$0
Up to 100 users, unlimited group chats, the last 40 days of messages, 10GB of storage per organization and 1:1 video calls.
Standard$7
per user / month, annual subscription ($8.40 billed monthly)
Unlimited users, outside contacts and message history, group video calls, 10GB of storage per user, bulk user import from CSV and dedicated support.
Ways to pay less
Chanty
- Annual discount
25% less with annual billing
Chanty Business costs $3 per user / month billed annually against $4 per user billed monthly.
- Nonprofit
50% off for nonprofits and education
The pricing page advertises a 50% discount for registered nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, claimed by contacting Chanty after creating a team space.
Chatwork
- Annual discount
About 17% less on an annual subscription
Standard costs $7 per user / month on an annual subscription against $8.40 on a monthly one, a saving of about 17%.
