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Chanty alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Chanty: free plan is capped at five members, and far smaller integration catalogue than Slack. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Chanty, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Pumble currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Pumble logoPumbleFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 566.5
2Slack logoSlackFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 361.8
3Zoho Cliq logoZoho CliqFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 455.3
  1. Pumble logo

    1. PumbleTop pick

    Best for: Small and growing teams that want Slack-style chat cheaply, with full history on the free plan

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Chanty

    Free plan has unlimited users and history, with similar simplicity.

    Pros

    • Free plan has unlimited users and message history
    • Paid seats are far cheaper than Slack
    • Bundles with Clockify and Plaky

    Cons

    • Far fewer integrations than Slack
    • Group meetings require a paid plan
    • Younger product with fewer advanced workflow features
    Visit Pumble Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Pumble a good Chanty alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Unlimited users and history
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pumble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $2.49 per seat/month (annual)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pumble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $3.99 per seat/month (annual)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pumble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise price
    $6.99 per seat/month (annual), with SSO
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pumble.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pumble.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Slack logo

    2. Slack

    Best for: Companies that want the largest integration ecosystem for chat

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Chanty

    Much larger app ecosystem if the team outgrows Chanty.

    Pros

    • Huge integration ecosystem
    • Polished threads and huddles
    • Shared channels with other companies

    Cons

    • Free plan hides older message history
    • Costs rise quickly per seat
    Visit Slack Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Slack a good Chanty alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, with limited history
    Checked Oct 24, 2026slack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Salesforce
    Checked Oct 24, 2026slack.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, desktop, mobile
    Checked Oct 24, 2026slack.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Zoho Cliq logo

    3. Zoho Cliq

    Best for: Businesses on Zoho apps and teams that want low-cost chat with bots and automation

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Chanty

    Low-cost chat with deeper automation and a free edition.

    Pros

    • Free edition with messaging and meetings
    • Strong bot and automation platform
    • Deep integration with Zoho's business apps

    Cons

    • Interface feels busier than Slack
    • Professional and Enterprise need at least 10 users
    • Third-party integrations trail Slack's catalogue
    Visit Zoho Cliq Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zoho Cliq a good Chanty alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free edition
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    15 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum users (Professional)
    10
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    External channels
    Standard plan and up
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Chanty alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Pumble logo

Best Chanty alternative for most people

Pumble

Free plan has unlimited users and history, with similar simplicity.

Flock logo

Best Chanty alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Flock

Similar small-team chat with to-dos and polls built in.

Slack logo

Best Chanty alternative for Mac

Slack

Much larger app ecosystem if the team outgrows Chanty.

Ryver logo

Best Chanty alternative for Windows

Ryver

Combines chat with task management at a flat team price.

Zoho Cliq logo

Best Chanty alternative for Linux

Zoho Cliq

Low-cost chat with deeper automation and a free edition.

Pumble logo

Best Chanty alternative for iPhone and Android

Pumble

Free plan has unlimited users and history, with similar simplicity.

Pumble logo

Best Chanty alternative for working in the browser

Pumble

Free plan has unlimited users and history, with similar simplicity.

Chanty alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Chanty?

Pumble ranks first right now. Free plan has unlimited users and history, with similar simplicity. Flock and Slack follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Chanty?

Yes. Pumble (free plan + paid), Flock (free plan + paid), Slack (free plan + paid) and Zoho Cliq (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Chanty?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Chanty alternatives work on Linux?

Pumble, Slack and Zoho Cliq run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Chanty?

The complaints we hear most: free plan is capped at five members; far smaller integration catalogue than Slack; limited advanced admin and compliance features.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Chanty, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.