在大流行后的在家工作世界中，团队沟通工具开始像蘑菇一样出现，因此您拥有比以往更多的选择。Slack可能是最受欢迎的选择之一，但在选择完美的消息传递应用程序以改善团队合作之前，您应该权衡利弊。
在本文中，我们将看看最好的 Slack 替代方案，以帮助您确定哪个团队通信应用程序适合您的需求。我们根据团队协作功能、价格和移动应用程序的可用性精心挑选了每个聊天软件。此外，请务必查看我们关于Asana和Trello等最佳协调工具(best coordination tools)的文章，以提高生产力。
1.微软团队(Microsoft Teams)
微软(Microsoft)开发了一种针对企业公司和小型团队的商务聊天工具。订阅Microsoft Office 365(Microsoft Office 365)计划之一的所有用户都可以使用Microsoft Teams 。如果您没有这些计划之一，您可以获得Microsoft Teams的免费增值版本。(Microsoft Teams)所有聊天功能都将免费提供给您。其中包括即时聊天、音频、视频通话和各种集成。
免费的Microsoft Teams版本允许多达 100 名视频聊天参与者和多达 50 万内部和外部用户。如果您的公司需要更多，此聊天工具的高级计划起价为每月/每位用户 5 美元。它适用于Android、iOS、Windows、Mac和Web用户。
Microsoft Teams集成有点像单独的应用程序，您可以将其添加到聊天工具中以对其进行个性化。它们将帮助您更好地组织业务、共享文件或跟踪您的商业智能。
2.谷歌聊天(Google Chat)
Google Chat是(Google Chat)Gmail服务的一项内置功能，旨在取代Google Hangouts。您可以使用它与拥有Gmail帐户的任何人聊天。无论您或您的联系人使用免费计划还是付费Gmail帐户，都可以使用聊天工具。
为了能够进行视频和音频聊天，您必须同时使用Google Meet和(Google Meet)Google Chat。对于所有公司团队，尤其是已经使用G Suite的团队来说，这是一个出色的解决方案和Slack替代方案。
Google Chat对所有(Google Chat)Gmail用户完全免费，并且受Android、iOS 和Windows 支持(Windows)。
3.不和谐(Discord)
对于所有正在寻找Slack(Slack)的开源替代品的公司来说，Discord可能是正确的解决方案。虽然这个应用程序被设计为游戏玩家的聊天应用程序，但事实证明它远不止于此。它具有无限的聊天和屏幕共享功能，对于企业通信非常方便。
Discord的主要功能是通过API 集成(API Integrations)进行视频和音频调用。如果您想要无限的聊天记录、无限的存储空间、高质量的文件共享以及一个频道中无限数量的参与者，您将需要为Discord Nitro支付 9.99 美元/月。
Discord不仅被游戏玩家和公司使用，还被学校、社区、朋友和家人使用。这就是为什么它的开发人员确保Discord在所有网络浏览器、iOS 和Android以及Windows、Linux和 macOS 上都可用。
正在寻找自托管选项的公司，并且不介意Slack的更精细和技术要求更高的替代品，应该研究Rocket.Chat。这是另一个开源聊天工具，它将允许您完全自定义全渠道平台。
Rocket.Chat为其用户提供对其代码的完全访问权限。这意味着您作为一家公司可以更改此通信工具以满足您的需求。您可以添加或删除它的一些功能，并以您认为合适的方式对其进行改进。它还具有端到端加密功能，可确保您的公司对话安全。
Rochet.Chat的托管计划不是免费的。它的价格为每位用户/每月 3 美元。但是他们的开源代码允许你免费拥有所有可用的功能，只要你只在公司内部托管它。
Rocket.Chat适用于所有使用 iOS、Android、Windows、macOS 和Linux的设备。它也有一个网络(Web)版本。
5.逃跑(Fleep)
Fleep是一个强调任务管理的交流平台。除了通常的聊天功能外，它还提供了分配和协调工作的可能性。还有一个插板，您和您的同事可以在其中固定重要消息和提醒。Fleep聊天的整个概念是建立在欢迎每个人讨论的特定主题上的对话理念之上。
此对话平台的免费增值(Freemium)版本具有无限的一对一聊天选项。但它一次只支持三个群组对话。它还允许高达 10GB 的存储空间。但是，如果您需要更多，则必须为高级版本付费。定价将每年进行一次，尽管该计划是每人每月 5 美元。高级版可让您访问 100GB 的存储空间。
Fleep适用于Windows、macOS、Linux、Android和 iOS
6.尚蒂(Chanty)
Chanty是一款由 AI 管理的协作软件，旨在提高公司的生产力和团队组织。它也是价格友好的。最多 10 名成员的小型团队可以免费使用它。但是，如果您的团队中有更多人，并且您需要此对话平台必须提供的一些额外功能，那么您需要一个高级版本。然而，即使是高级Chanty也非常实惠，每位用户每月 3 美元。
Chanty以一半的价格提供许多与Slack相同的功能。但它还带有一个集成的任务管理系统，可以帮助您创建任务并将其分配给不同的团队成员。一项名为Teambook的功能可让您将任务、聊天和文件整齐地组织到文件夹中，您的工作空间将始终井然有序。
适用于Android智能手机、iPhone 和 iPad，以及Windows和 macOS 用户。
7.最重要的(Mattermost)
Mattermost是一款开源聊天工具，非常适合需要额外安全性但无需支付太多费用的小型企业团队。该平台最多可供 10 个用户免费使用，但对于分布式组织，每个用户每月 10 美元。
Mattermost 开发人员对其聊天工具的隐私和安全功能进行了投资，这使其成为适用于政府、医疗保健和金融机构的绝佳平台。
这个聊天平台的界面很熟悉，因为它类似于Slack的界面。这使得从Slack到Mattermost的过渡变得容易。但Mattermost还有一个附加功能。它将让用户从软件内部管理他们的工作流程。它的开源代码意味着它是可定制的，精通技术的用户可以使Mattermost成为一个个性化的工具。
Mattermost适用于所有Android、iOS、Windows、Linux、macOS 和Web用户。
8.羊群(Flock)
如果您的公司正在寻找托管的即时通讯应用程序，Flock应该是您的选择。它还具有音频和视频通话、文件共享和公司生产力工具，并支持直接消息和群组消息。羊群(Flock)拥有一切。他们的视频平台类似于Skype和Zoom，您的团队会很熟悉。
Flock的免费版本最多允许 20 个用户。但付费版本（每位用户每月只需 4.50 美元）将这个数字提高到 100。不仅如此！付费版本还带来了许多附加功能，可帮助您更轻松地管理任务和团队成员。如果您不确定是否需要这些附加功能，您可以随时选择免费试用Premium Flock，试用期为 30 天。
Flock适用于Android、iOS、Windows、Linux、macOS 和Web。
9.里弗(Ryver)
希望将所有通信集中在一个地方的公司应该考虑Ryver。它是一款协作应用程序，不仅用于通信，还用于任务管理和整体工作流程。Ryver与Google Drive、Dropbox和Box集成，这使得文件共享变得非常容易。音频(Audio)和视频通话最多可支持 5 人。
Ryver是一个托管工具，具有无限聊天、文件共享和精心设计的消息历史搜索选项。这和它的任务管理功能使它不仅是一个很好的交流平台，也是一个项目管理工具。
对于新成立的公司来说，Ryver 可能有点贵。但如果您愿意尝试，有 14 天的试用期将帮助您决定是否值得每月支付 49 美元。适用于Android、iOS、Windows、macOS 设备和Web。
10.滑动(Glip)
(Glip)对于所有需要在其通信平台中内置更好的安全功能的公司来说，Glip是Slack的绝佳替代品。(Slack)Glip对前 100 名用户免费，但高级功能和更多参与者的价格为每位用户每月 14.99 美元。
被RingCentral(RingCentral)收购后，Glip不仅仅是一个团队聊天平台，它还是一个团队协作工具。它具有内置功能，例如任务、日历、笔记、音频和视频会议等。Glip可以通过Zapier连接到其他应用程序，这将允许您自动化团队的一些任务。
Glip适用于Android、iOS、Windows、macOS 和Web。
11.扭转(Twist)
如果您与国际团队合作，您可能会了解同步工作流程的难度。如果每个人都在不同的时间工作，团队会议和对话可能会很成问题。这就是 Twist 发挥作用的地方。这是一款专为无法依赖实时通话、聊天和会议的团队设计的通信软件。
私人聊天和公共频道是在Threads中构建的，这对长期沟通有很大帮助。此外，Twist结合了电子邮件和聊天，将它们存储在同一个地方。这一点，以及无限的历史搜索，使您的通信易于跟踪。
尽管Twist对无限数量的用户免费，但如果您想要额外的功能、集成和无限的聊天历史存储，您将需要为每位用户每月支付 5 美元。适用于Windows、Linux、macOS、Android、iOS 和Web。
12.环中央(Ring Central)
Ring Central是一个基于云的商务电话系统，非常适合依赖语音通话的小型和大型公司。它还具有消息传递和视频会议系统，以确保您的团队始终保持联系。但与其他通信应用程序配对时效果最佳。其开放的API确保 Ring Central与 2000 多个业务应用程序和工具集成。
虚拟会议室和数据中心的地理多样性确保国际工作团队始终能够沟通和同步他们的工作流程。此外，对于需要企业级安全性的公司来说
，Ring Central是一个出色的Slack替代方案。(Slack)
Ring Central有多个付费计划，但每位用户每月的费用均为 4.99 美元。Ring Central适用于Android、iOS、Windows和 macOS。还存在 Web 浏览器版本。
12 Best Slack Alternatives for Team Communication
Team communiсation tools started popping up like mushroomѕ in thе рoѕt-pandemic work-from-home world so you have more options thаn evеr before. Slack may be one of the most popular choices, but you should weigh the pros and cons before choosing the perfect messaging app to improve teamwork.
In this article, we’re going to take a look at the best Slack alternatives to help you determine which team communication app suits your needs. We hand-picked each chat software based on its team collaboration features, price, and availability of mobile apps. Also, make sure to check out our article on the best coordination tools like Asana and Trello to boost productivity.
Microsoft developed a business chat tool that targets enterprise companies as well as small teams. Microsoft Teams is already available to all who subscribe to one of the Microsoft Office 365 plans. You can get a freemium version of Microsoft Teams if you don’t have one of these plans. All the chat features will be available to you for free. Among them are instant chat, audio, video calls, and various integrations.
Free Microsoft Teams version allows up to 100 video chat participants and up to 500k internal and external users. If your company needs more than this, the premium plan for this chat tool starts at $5 per month/per user. It is available for Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Web users.
Microsoft Teams integrations are somewhat like separate apps you can add to your chat tool to personalize it. They will help you organize your business better, share the files, or track your business intelligence.
Google Chat is a built-in feature of the Gmail service, designed to replace Google Hangouts. You can use it to chat with anyone who has a Gmail account. It doesn’t matter if you or your contact uses a free plan or paid Gmail account, the chat tool is available to everyone.
To be able to have video and audio chats, you will have to use Google Meet alongside Google Chat. It is an excellent solution and SLack alternative for all the corporate teams out there, especially the ones that already use G Suite.
Google Chat is completely free for all Gmail users and it is supported by Android, iOS, and Windows.
For all the companies that are looking for an open-source alternative to Slack, Discord might be the right solution. Although this app was designed as a gamers’ chat app, it proved to be so much more. It has unlimited chat and screen sharing functions that are very handy for corporate communications.
The primary function of Discord is video and audio calls with API Integrations. If you want unlimited chat history, unlimited storage, high-quality file sharing, and an unlimited number of participants in one channel, you will have to pay $9.99/month for Discord Nitro.
Discord is used not only by gamers and corporations but also by schools, communities, friends, and family. This is why its developers made sure that Discord is available on all web browsers, iOS, and Android, as well as Windows, Linux, and macOS.
The companies that are searching for self-hosted options, and don’t mind more elaborate and tech-demanding alternatives to Slack, should look into Rocket.Chat. This is another open-source chat tool and it will allow you complete customization of the omnichannel platform.
The Rocket.Chat gives its users full access to their code. This means that you as a company can change this communication tool to serve your needs. You can add or remove some of its features, and improve it the way you see fit. It also has end-to-end encryption which makes your corporate conversations safe.
The hosted plan of Rochet.Chat is not free. It comes at the price of $3 per user/per month. But their open-source code allows you to have all the available features for free, as long as you host it internally only, within your company.
Rocket.Chat is available on all devices that use iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also has a Web version.
Fleep is a communication platform that emphasizes task management. Besides the usual chat feature, it offers possibilities for assigning and coordinating work. There is also a pinboard where you and your coworkers can pin important messages and reminders. The whole concept of Fleep chat is built on the idea of conversations on certain topics that everyone is welcome to discuss.
The Freemium version of this conversation platform has unlimited one-on-one chat options. But it will support only three group conversations at a time. It also allows up to 10GB of storage space. But if you need more, you will have to pay for the premium version. The pricing will be done annually, although the plan is $5/per month per person. The premium version will give you access to 100GB of storage space.
Fleep is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
Chanty is a collaboration software managed by an AI, designed to increase productivity and team organization in your company. It is also price friendly. Small teams with up to 10 members can use it for free. But if you have more people in your team and you need some extra features this conversation platform has to offer, then you need a premium version. However, even premium Chanty is very affordable at $3/per user per month.
Chanty offers many of the same features as Slack, for half the price. But it also comes with an integrated task management system that will help you create and assign tasks to different team members. A feature called Teambook will let you neatly organize the tasks, chats, and files into folders, and your workspace will always be orderly.
Available for Android smartphones, iPhones, and iPad, as well as for Windows and macOS users.
Mattermost is an open-source chat tool, perfect for small business teams that need extra security, but without paying too much. This platform is free for up to 10 users, but for distributed organizations, it is $10/per user per month.
Mattermost developers invested in the privacy and security features of their chat tool, which made it an amazing platform suitable for government, healthcare, and finance agencies.
The interface of this chat platform is familiar as it resembles the one Slack has. This makes the transition from Slack to Mattermost easy. But Mattermost has one additional feature. It will let its users manage their workflow from within the software. Its open-source code means it is customizable, and tech-savvy users can make Mattermost a personalized tool.
Mattermost is available to all Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, macOS, and Web users.
If your company is looking for a hosted instant messaging app, Flock should be your choice. It also features audio and video calls, file sharing, and company productivity tools, and supports direct messages as well as group messaging. Flock has it all. Their video platform is similar to Skype and Zoom, and your team will be familiar with it.
The free version of Flock allows up to 20 users. But the paid version, which comes for only $4.50 per user per month, raises this number to 100. Not only that! The paid version also brings many additional features that will help you manage tasks and your team members more easily. If you are not sure if you need these additional features, you can always opt to try Premium Flock with a 30-day trial period for free.
Flock is available for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, macOS, and the Web.
Companies that want all of their communication in one place should consider Ryver. It is a collaboration app designed not only for communication but also for task management and overall workflow. Ryver has integration with Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box which makes file sharing extremely easy. Audio and video calls can support up to 5 people.
Ryver is a hosted tool with unlimited chat, file sharing, and a very well-designed message history search option. This and its task management feature makes it not only a good communication platform but also a project management tool.
Ryver can be a bit pricey for new start-up companies. But if you are willing to try it out, there is a 14-day trial that will help you decide if it is worth paying $49 per month. Available for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS devices, and the Web.
Glip is an amazing alternative to Slack for all those companies that require better security features built into their communication platform. Glip is free for the first 100 users, but the advanced features and more participants allowed come for the price of $14.99 per user per month.
Acquired by RingCentral, Glip is more than a team chat platform, it is a team collaboration tool. It comes with built-in features such as tasks, calendar, notes, audio and video conferencing, and more. Glip can be connected to other apps through Zapier, which will allow you to automate some of the tasks of your team.
Glip is available on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and the Web.
If you work with an international team you probably understand how hard it can be to synchronize your workflows. Team meetings and conversations can be very problematic if everyone works at different hours. This is where Twist comes into play. This is a communication software designed for teams that can’t rely on real-time calls, chats, and conferences.
The private chat and public channels are structured in Threads, which helps immensely with long-term communication. Also, Twist combines emails and chats storing them in the same place. This, and the unlimited history search, makes your communication easy to track.
Although Twist is free for an unlimited number of users, if you want additional features, integrations, and unlimited chat history storage, you will have to pay $5 per user per month. Available on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, and Web.
Ring Central is a cloud-based business phone system, excellent for both small and large corporations that rely on voice calls. It also features messaging and video conferencing systems to ensure your team will always stay connected. But it works the best when paired with other communication apps. Its open API ensures Ring Central integration with over 2000 business apps and tools.
Virtual conference rooms and data center geodiversity make sure that international work teams are always able to communicate and synchronize their workflows. Moreover, Ring Central is an excellent Slack alternative for companies that need enterprise-grade security.
Ring Central has multiple paid plans, but it all comes to $4.99 per user, per month. Ring Central is available for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. A web browser version also exists.
