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Ryver alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Ryver: no free plan, only a trial, and expensive for very small teams. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ryver, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Chanty currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Chanty logoChantyFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 466.5
2Slack logoSlackFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 361.8
3Pumble logoPumbleFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 557.2
  1. Chanty logo

    1. ChantyTop pick

    Best for: Small teams that want chat with simple built-in task tracking at a low price

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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ryver

    Cheaper chat with a built-in task board and a free plan.

    Pros

    • Messages convert into tasks on a built-in board
    • Low per-user price on the Business plan
    • Apps for every major platform

    Cons

    • Free plan is capped at five members
    • Far smaller integration catalogue than Slack
    • Limited advanced admin and compliance features
    Visit Chanty 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 Chanty a good Ryver alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 5 team members
    Checked Oct 25, 2026chanty.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free storage
    20 GB per team
    Checked Oct 25, 2026chanty.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Task management
    Built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026chanty.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan integrations
    Up to 10
    Checked Oct 25, 2026chanty.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 Ryver

    Far larger ecosystem, with per-user pricing and a free tier.

    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 Ryver 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. Pumble logo

    3. Pumble

    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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ryver

    Low per-seat prices and a generous free plan.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Ryver 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)

The best Ryver alternative for…

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

Chanty logo

Best Ryver alternative for most people

Chanty

Cheaper chat with a built-in task board and a free plan.

Flock logo

Best Ryver alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Flock

Chat with to-dos, free for teams of up to 20.

Slack logo

Best Ryver alternative for Mac

Slack

Far larger ecosystem, with per-user pricing and a free tier.

Pumble logo

Best Ryver alternative for Windows

Pumble

Low per-seat prices and a generous free plan.

Chanty logo

Best Ryver alternative for Linux

Chanty

Cheaper chat with a built-in task board and a free plan.

Microsoft Teams logo

Best Ryver alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft Teams

Chat, meetings and tasks bundled with Microsoft 365.

Chanty logo

Best Ryver alternative for working in the browser

Chanty

Cheaper chat with a built-in task board and a free plan.

Ryver alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Ryver?

Chanty ranks first right now. Cheaper chat with a built-in task board and a free plan. Flock and Slack follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Ryver?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Ryver?

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

Which Ryver alternatives work on Linux?

Chanty, Slack and Pumble run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Ryver?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan, only a trial; expensive for very small teams; smaller ecosystem and slower development than leaders.

How is this list ranked?

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