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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

Free plan · from $3/mo

Chatwork

Business group chat with built-in tasks, files and video calls

Free plan · from $7/mo

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.
In commonFree planWebmacOSWindowsiOSAndroidTasksTeam chatVideo callsFile sharing

At a glance

ChantyChatwork
PricingFree planFree plan
Starts at$3 per user / month, billed annually$7 per user / month, on an annual subscription
Free planUp 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 trialNone listed1-month free trial of paid plans, per the Japanese pricing page; the English page does not mention one
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Made byChanty, Inc.kubell Co., Ltd.
Price read fromchanty.comgo.chatwork.com
CheckedOct 6, 2026Oct 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%.

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