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Communication software

24 products matching your filters. Each one described on the same fields, so two tools can be read against each other rather than against their own marketing.

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  • Chanty logo

    Chanty

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

    Free plan, then $12/mo

    4 alternatives · 3 questions answered

  • Chatwork logo

    Chatwork

    Group chat for global teams, built to replace email with real-time communication

    Free plan, then $7/mo

    4 alternatives · 3 questions answered

  • Courier logo

    Courier

    Notification infrastructure API for sending messages across channels

    Free
    • Web
    • API

    2 alternatives · 3 questions answered

  • Flock logo

    Flock

    Organized team communication platform

    Free plan, then $5/mo
    • Web
    • Windows
    • macOS
    • +2

    4 alternatives · 3 questions answered

  • Google Chat logo

    Google Chat

    AI-powered team messaging and collaboration

    Pricing not published

    4 alternatives · 2 questions answered

  • Lark logo

    Lark

    The super app for team collaboration

    Free plan, then $12/mo
    • Web
    • Windows
    • macOS
    • +3

    4 alternatives · 1 question answered

  • Loom logo

    Loom

    Record instantly, share anywhere

    Free plan, then $18/mo
    • Web

    4 alternatives · 3 questions answered

  • Mattermost logo

    Mattermost

    Channel-centric collaboration for secure workflows

    Pricing on request

    4 alternatives · 3 questions answered

  • Microsoft Teams logo

    Microsoft Teams

    Meet, chat, call, and collaborate in just one place

    Free plan, then $4/mo
    • Web
    • Windows
    • macOS
    • +2
    5 integrations

    3 alternatives · 4 questions answered

  • Novu logo

    Novu

    Open-source notification infrastructure for multi-channel messaging

    Free plan, then $30/mo
    • Web
    • API

    2 alternatives · 3 questions answered

  • Quo logo

    Quo

    Formerly OpenPhone

    From $15/mo

    4 alternatives · 3 questions answered

  • Rocket.Chat logo

    Rocket.Chat

    Deployment flexibility and compliance across regulatory frameworks

    Pricing on request

    4 alternatives · 3 questions answered

  • Signal logo

    Signal

    Speak Freely

    Free
    • Windows
    • macOS
    • Linux
    • +2

    4 alternatives · 2 questions answered

  • Slack logo

    Slack

    Where work happens

    Free plan, then $7.25/mo
    • Web
    • iOS
    • Android
    • +3
    6 integrationsPart of Salesforce

    2 alternatives · 4 questions answered

  • TeamViewer logo

    TeamViewer

    Remote access and support software from Germany, used for connecting to computers anywhere

    Pricing on request

    4 alternatives · 2 questions answered

  • Telegram logo

    Telegram

    Pure instant messaging — simple, fast, secure, and synced across all your devices

    Free plan, then $4.99/mo
    • Web
    • Windows
    • macOS
    • +3

    4 alternatives · 1 question answered

  • Textline logo

    Textline

    Business texting for teams

    Free plan available

    4 alternatives · 3 questions answered

  • Twist logo

    Twist

    Distraction-free team communication

    Free plan, then $6/mo
    • Web
    • Windows
    • macOS
    • +2

    4 alternatives · 3 questions answered

  • V

    Vowel

    AI-powered meetings that make everyone more productive

    Free plan, then $16.49/mo
    • Web
    • macOS
    • Windows

    4 alternatives · 1 limitation documented

  • Webex by Cisco logo

    Webex by Cisco

    A simpler, smarter way to work

    Free plan, then $13.5/mo
    • Web
    • Windows
    • macOS
    • +3

    4 alternatives · 1 limitation documented

  • WhatsApp logo

    WhatsApp

    Simple. Reliable. Private.

    Free
    • Web
    • Windows
    • macOS
    • +2
    Part of Meta Platforms, Inc.

    4 alternatives · 2 questions answered

  • Zoom logo

    Zoom

    Video conferencing that's easy, reliable, and secure

    Free plan, then $14.99/mo
    • Web
    • iOS
    • Android
    • +2

    3 alternatives · 3 questions answered

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Pricing, platforms and feature lists are taken from each vendor's own pages. Limitations, answered questions and alternatives are researched separately and carry a source URL on the page that states them. Every product is described on the same fields, so two tools can be read against each other rather than against their own marketing.

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How are alternatives chosen?

A researcher proposes them, then two independent reviewers judge one question each: would a buyer evaluating this product seriously consider that one instead. 225 of 1,841 candidates failed and were deleted, including a font inspector matched to a dark mode extension. Only pairings that survived both rounds are published.

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