{"id":131025,"date":"2019-01-14T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/?p=131025"},"modified":"2019-01-14T11:21:11","modified_gmt":"2019-01-14T11:21:11","slug":"9-slack-alternatives-for-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/managing-digital-marketing\/managing-marketing-technology\/9-slack-alternatives-for-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Slack alternatives for 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span lang=\"EN\">Nine of the best team chat tools for making your team extra productive this year <\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With <u><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2018\/05\/08\/slack-hits-8-million-daily-active-users-with-3-million-paid-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eight million<\/a><\/u> active users and three million paid users, Slack is the darling of the business communication world. Indeed, the tool is hip and smart. It\u2019s often praised for having multiple integrations, friendly UX and other features.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, Slack doesn\u2019t work best for many teams. Some consider it expensive or cumbersome. Others <u><a href=\"https:\/\/ux.useronboard.com\/slack-i-m-breaking-up-with-you-54600ace03ea?gi=13b9bc2e3abe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find<\/a><\/u> themselves buried under tons of notifications and constantly distracted while using it. In a word, the demand for an alternative communication tool is high and there\u2019s plenty of Slack alternatives. But which one should you choose?<\/p>\n<div class='postauthor si-guide-block'>\n                <div class='col-md-2 col-sm-12 si-icon-holder'>\n                    <a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/?post_type=guides&p=70611'>\n                  <img src='https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Free-Essential-Digital-Marketing-Tools-2024-106x150.png' alt='Essential digital marketing tools'>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class='col-md-10 col-sm-12'>\n                    <p><strong>Download our Premium Resource \u2013 Essential digital marketing tools<\/strong><\/p>\n                    <p>This guide gives Free members a preview of the 30 categories of digital marketing tools you should be using for your marketing.<\/p>\n                    <p>Access the <a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/?post_type=guides&p=70611'>Essential digital marketing tools<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<p>Developing our own <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanty.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chanty team chat<\/a><\/u>, we\u2019ve explored many different apps and studied their pros and cons. Learning about different features our colleagues\/competitors help us in making our app better. We decided to share with you what we\u2019ve learned about Slack alternatives so you could make an informed decision about which app suits your needs best.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-131580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Microsoft-teams-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Microsoft teams dashboard\" width=\"974\" height=\"454\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>1. Microsoft Teams<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s Microsoft\u2019s shot to catch up and overtake Slack. Rumor has it, initially, Bill Gates <u><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2016\/03\/04\/source-microsoft-mulled-an-8-billion-bid-for-slack-will-focus-on-skype-instead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wanted to buy<\/a><\/u> the famous team chat player but later decided to develop his own team tool. Before long, in November 2016 Microsoft Teams <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2016\/11\/02\/introducing-microsoft-teams-the-chat-based-workspace-in-office-365\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">made<\/a><\/u> its official launch.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main pros of <a href=\"https:\/\/products.office.com\/en-us\/microsoft-teams\/group-chat-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Teams<\/a> is that it has deep integrations with Office 365 tools. For example, you can share any Office or OneDrive document, access it and edit it, as can your team, without leaving the app. Some services (such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint) are available in the Freemium version, while others (Planner and Yammer) can be used in paid tiers only.<\/p>\n<p>Designed initially for medium-to-large teams, Microsoft Teams may not be easy to deploy and admin. But if you are already on Business Essential or Premium Office 365 plans, using MT seems like a natural choice.<\/p>\n<h4>Available On<\/h4>\n<p>iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and web<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-131581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chanty-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Chanty dashboard\" width=\"974\" height=\"537\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Chanty<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chanty<\/a> is a powerful and easy-to-use team chat with unlimited message history. The tool features traditional chat functionality like public, private and one-to-one conversations. Links, files and pinned messages of every conversation are neatly organized making it easy to instantly find what you need. The built-in task manager allows turning any message into a task so you can discuss it in the task-related conversation.<\/p>\n<p>Chanty is a freshly-minted tool, with many features to come in 2019. App integrations, team space management and workflows with threads are just around the corner. Now you can enjoy the super fast and easy communication in Chanty.<\/p>\n<p>Chanty\u2019s free plan is limited to 10 people on a team while its paid plans start at $3 per user, per month.<\/p>\n<h4>Available On<\/h4>\n<p>iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and web<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-131582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Hangouts-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Hangouts dashboard\" width=\"974\" height=\"729\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Hangouts Chat<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/products\/chat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hangouts Chat<\/a> is another new Slack alternative and was released in February 2018. The tool doesn\u2019t have a Freemium tier so far. But if you happen to have a G Suite subscription, you'll have automatic access to this team chat app.<\/p>\n<p>Within the tool, you can send direct messages or communicate in rooms. Video calls are available via Hangouts Meet, 50+ third-party apps can be integrated via bots. The tool works with 28 different languages, which seems like a handy feature for multinational teams. Each conversation room can support up to 8,000 members.<\/p>\n<p>Having released just recently, the tool is constantly adding new features. Lately, Hangouts Chat has added notification snoozing and Smart Reply feature. Apparently, the tool will see more adopters soon, as Hangouts \"classic\"\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2018\/12\/02\/google-hangouts-shutting-down\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">might shut down<\/a><\/u> in 2020 with its users being upgraded to Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet.<\/p>\n<h4>Available on<\/h4>\n<p>iOS, Android, macOS, and web<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-131584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Flock-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Flock dashboard\" width=\"974\" height=\"650\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Flock<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flock.com\/uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flock<\/a> is the Indian-based Slack competitor released in 2014. Its paid version is $2 cheaper than the Standard tier of its more famous rival. However, the Freemium version of both tools has the same drawback \u2013 10,000 searchable messages. Flock\u2019s Pro Plan removes this limit, also unlocking some convenient features like screen sharing and 10GB file storage per user.<\/p>\n<p>While Slack relies on bots in providing Actions (Tasks) and Reminders, Flock counts on automation. The tool offers built-in instruments for creating polls, shared to-dos, notes, etc., so users don\u2019t have to bother with formatting data correctly talking to a computer robot.<\/p>\n<p>Over 50 apps (as of December 2018) including Zapier can be integrated with Flock. Also, the tool comes with free multi-channel guests so you can add your vendors or clients to join the workspace.<\/p>\n<h4>Available On<\/h4>\n<p>iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and web<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-131585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ryver-Dashboard.png\" alt=\"Ryver Dashboard\" width=\"968\" height=\"516\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. Ryver<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ryver.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryver\u2019s<\/a> key feature is a Trello-like task manager \u2013 you can turn messages into assignments and manage them with Kanban boards. Each team or user can create and operate their own sets of tasks. Instant messaging chats and threaded conversations can be reached separately via Chats and Topics menus. The voice and video calls in Ryver are built-in, while you can also integrate Ryver with over 500 other applications via Zapier.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2018, Ryver doesn\u2019t have a Freemium version. You can only try the tool for free for 14 days. Unlike many team chat tools, it charges for a team \u2013 not for a user. The cheapest price tag is $49 per month for a team of up to 12 users.<\/p>\n<h4>Available On<\/h4>\n<p>iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and web<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-131586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Glip-Dashboard.png\" alt=\"Glip Dashboard\" width=\"974\" height=\"408\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6. Glip<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/glip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glip<\/a> is a team messaging and collaboration app, developed by the US-based cloud operator RingCentral. The tool has a generous freemium tier. Unlimited integrations, chat history, file sharing and some more features that are often paid, Glip provides for free.<\/p>\n<p>The limitation, however, is placed on the number of shared video minutes \u2013 it\u2019s 500 minutes per user, per month in the Freemium version. Paying $5 per user monthly you\u2019ll lift, but not remove this restriction. In Glip\u2019s Standard tier per user, you\u2019ll get 1,000 minutes of video chat time.<\/p>\n<p>The messaging is organized within Teams and one-to-one chats. The tool integrates with over 50 popular apps including Zapier and has built-in features like Tasks, Calendar and Notes.<\/p>\n<h4>Available On<\/h4>\n<p>iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and web<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-131587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Flowdock-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Flowdock dashboard\" width=\"974\" height=\"593\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>7. Flowdock<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flowdock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flowdock<\/a> is yet another veteran team chat launched back in 2009. Initially, designed for developers, it\u2019s been adjusted for diverse kinds of businesses.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main features of Flowdock is Team Inbox. This is where the updates from your tools are available \u2013 be it by email, tweets or 100+ integrations \u2013 so you can track and comment on them. Flowdock chats are organized by Threads. The conversations are colour coded so you can quickly identify a topic and jump back into the conversation. The video chat and screen sharing features are available through Appear.in. (If you need a voice chat you can switch off the cam).<\/p>\n<p>Flowdock has no Freemium version unless you have a team up to five members.<\/p>\n<h4>Available On<\/h4>\n<p>iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Web<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-131588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Workplace-by-Facebook-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Workplace by Facebook dashboard\" width=\"974\" height=\"575\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>8. Workplace by Facebook<\/h3>\n<p>Can\u2019t live without constantly checking your Facebook News Feed? Then chances are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/workplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Workplace by Facebook<\/a> is ideal for you. This tool provides the familiar design interface with quite unusual features for a team chat app. For example, you can create video coverage of a corporate event and broadcast it in real time for your team. Workplace accounts are separated from Facebook accounts for security purposes. Also, expect no ads in Workplace, as Facebook makes money from subscription fees.<\/p>\n<p>Facebook Workplace has a Freemium version with unlimited storage and search. As for the integrations, only the file storage providers are free. To access other categories of apps, as well as some advanced features be ready to pay $3 per user, per month.<\/p>\n<h4>Available on<\/h4>\n<p>iOS, Android, Windows, macOS<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-131589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartinsights.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Mattermost-dashboard.png\" alt=\"Mattermost dashboard\" width=\"974\" height=\"554\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>9. Mattermost<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mattermost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mattermost<\/a> is an open-source and private cloud Slack alternative. For those of you not tech-savvy, \u2018open-source\u2019 means you can adjust the tool to your needs, while \u2018private cloud\u2019 suggests you can host your digital workspace in your own environment to make it more secure.<\/p>\n<p>Over 700 cloud-based applications are available through Zapier integration. Like in Slack, communication is organized in private, public channels and via direct messages.<\/p>\n<p>Mattermost has a Freemium version with unlimited message history and multi-language support for smaller teams. Another freebie is the custom branding, which is usually paid in team chats. Mattermost fee-based plans start from $39 per user per year.<\/p>\n<h4>Available for<\/h4>\n<p>iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>As you can see, team chats and their features vary greatly. Some of the tools rely more on bots (Hangouts Chat), while others count on automation (Flock). Some use integrations heavily (Slack), while others develop a number of built-in tools (Glip). Some are designed primarily for big enterprises (Microsoft Teams), while others suit better smaller and medium businesses (Chanty).<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, all the tools listed above are available for a free trial, so you can explore them firsthand to find which one best suits your needs. The most easy-to-use, fast and smart tool is likely to be a fit for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"postauthor\">Aleksey Chepalov is a part of the marketing team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chanty<\/a>, a simple AI-powered team chat. This powerful and free Slack Alternative\u00a0is aimed to increase team productivity and improve communication at work. Aleksey is keen on such topics as marketing, SaaS challenges, and personal growth.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nine of the best team chat tools for making your team extra productive this year With eight million active users and three million paid users, Slack is the darling of the business communication world. 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