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Chanty vs Freshteam

Chanty logo

Chanty

Communication & Collaboration

Simple, easy to use, all-in-one team collaboration tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Freshteam logo

Freshteam

HR & Recruiting

Smart HR software for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Chanty free plan caps at 5 team members; Freshteam freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chanty and Freshteam actually diverge.

Attributes where Chanty and Freshteam differ
AttributeChantyFreshteam
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryCommunication & CollaborationHR & Recruiting
FoundedUnknown2010

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Chanty

Nothing recorded that Freshteam does not also cover.

Only in Freshteam

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Onboarding
  • Time Off
  • Employee Directory
  • Time Tracking
  • Documents
  • Org Chart
  • Freshdesk

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Chanty

  • Free plan caps at 5 team members
  • Enterprise tier publishes no price and requires contacting sales
  • Monthly billing costs roughly 33% more per seat than annual billing on the Business plan, based on the vendor's own comparison of monthly versus annual per-user rates

Freshteam

  • Freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Chanty

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Chanty review.

Freshteam

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 50 Employees
    • Basic ATS
    • Time Off
  • Growth$1.2/month
    • All Free features
    • Onboarding
    • Time Tracking
  • Pro$2.4/month
    • All Growth features
    • Custom Reports
    • Advanced Workflows

Which should you pick?

Choose Chanty if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Freshteam if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want onboarding.

Questions people ask

Is Chanty or Freshteam better?
Neither clearly leads. Chanty starts at Free and Freshteam at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chanty or Freshteam?
Chanty starts at Free and Freshteam at Free.
Does Chanty or Freshteam run on more platforms?
Chanty runs on Web. Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Chanty for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Chanty do that Freshteam cannot?
Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Time Off, Employee Directory.

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