Skype, you’ve served us well. If you’ve ever worked remotely or needed to make an international call, there’s a good chance Skype was your go-to app. For years, it was the first tool many of us reached for when starting the day. But as with all technology, change is inevitable. Skype has officially shut down […]

Jive is a well-known intranet and collaboration software. Founded in 2001, it is one of the pioneers in the team collaboration industry.  Having said that, Jive is not the only team collaboration software available in the market. There are plenty of tools (both old and new ones) which are great alternatives to Jive.  In this […]

There are around 270 million Microsoft Teams users worldwide. However, organizations that don’t use Microsoft’s suite of services may need an alternative solution, as the platform is closely tied to the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Fortunately, many Microsoft Teams alternatives offer flexibility and robust features for team communication and collaboration. What’s more, Microsoft Teams has a […]

What is Discord? Discord is one of the most popular and effective online communication tools. But why do so few businesses adopt it for professional use? While it excels in casual communication, many companies seek Discord alternatives for a more business-focused environment.  In this article, we’ll examine Discord and 18 apps like Discord that are […]

You take on a project and start working on it right away. But, as you don’t have a project management tool in place, it becomes a little difficult to streamline the entire process and ensure efficient team collaboration. This makes you think that deploying a tool is the best way to ensure effective project management. […]

Basecamp has always been a top project management solution due to the fact that it charges a flat monthly fee regardless of how many users you have besides also being jam-packed with features. That being said, the unorthodox Basecamp pricing system has put it in a rather awkward position. While the $299/month price point is […]

It looks like you’ve tried Slack, but it doesn’t quite fit your team’s needs. You’re not alone! Many users feel the same way. Whether it’s the complexity, the costs, or the crowded interface, Slack isn’t the right choice for everyone. And when it comes to finding something that’s faster, easier, and more affordable, there’s no […]

The main benefits of staying organized are better productivity and work performance. It gives you a sense of control, which is important for time management, building resilience, and improving general well-being. Using effective organization software can enhance these benefits, allowing you to streamline your tasks efficiently. Being organized increases focus and confidence, and you accomplish […]

We were pretty happy to use Skype during the last decade. Skype was practically synonymous with instant communication, just like Xerox became a term for photocopying. We’d asked people to meet on Skype and proudly included our Skype names to the email signature. It’s also was a key part of our professional lives. But then, […]

Microsoft and Google have long competed to shape the future of workplace tech. With Skype now officially closed, the spotlight is back on their own collaboration tools. Today, I’m comparing two long-standing offerings – Microsoft’s Skype and Google’s former Hangouts (now split into Google Chat for messaging and Google Meet for video calls). While building […]

With the onset of the pandemic and the shift in workplace behaviors, there was a sudden need to facilitate collaboration and digitization to enhance productivity and maintain consistency between team members across different locations and time zones.  Satya Nadella and Bill Gates wanted to bid $8 billion USD to acquire Slack, the team chat SaaS […]

Remote work has become the norm. However, the need for meetings and discussions of working issues has not disappeared. Therefore, an important question arose: which program is better? The leaders are Skype and Zoom. We compared them by key settings and found a lot of useful things. By the way, the videoconferencing market is growing. […]

In 1991 the University of Cambridge created the first webcam. The reason? To monitor the coffee pot and check who was drinking all the coffee in the office. You know, the important stuff.  Fast forward 30 years and the video conferencing market is now worth millions. The pandemic has only accelerated this growth, making video […]

When it comes to project management Basecamp is one of the most well-known names in the game. Founded in 1999 and officially presented in 2004 by 37signals, it is only a year younger than PayPal. Since then, Basecamp has become one of the leading project management tools, helping countless teams across industries stay organized and […]

Launched in 2013, Slack continues to grow at a heady pace, boasting 10 million daily active users and 85,000 paid customers. Despite Slack’s blatant success, quite a few tools are breathing down its neck. Workplace by Facebook is surely one of them. With Meta’s recent announcement that Workplace will be shutting down in 2026, now […]

Can you imagine a working environment without team communication tools?  Nowadays, that’s almost impossible. Once you start using them, there is no need to keep in touch with colleagues via email.  Team chat applications bring the whole team together in one place, organizing the working process and keeping conversations flowing. However, with so many tools […]

While Google Chat might not be the newest feature in the Google Suite, it’s still a top choice for team chat apps. Its seamless integration with Google’s ecosystem makes it really easy to use, which is why it’s a great choice for anyone who uses Google services. Google Chat is still seen as an effective […]

WhatsApp is one of the most famous mobile-first tools. The messenger come a long way since its early days in 2009 when it was just a simple app for sending notifications to friends. Today, 1.5 billion people use WhatsApp for everything from personal chats to business conversations. Recently the company even launched WhatsApp Business—a separate […]

Although Slack is generally loved, there are a few complaints that we all have about it. Primarily, the price. It’s not the most expensive team chat app out there, but certainly not the cheapest either. This is the number one complaint you get when browsing social media for feedback on Slack. As you’ll find out, […]

If you are wondering which tool to use – Asana or Slack – you’ve come to the right place. This article is a part of our “Team Chat Wars” series, in which we compare Slack to its competitors. Understanding the features of different communication apps helps us in designing a better tool for our customers […]

The way we work has changed a lot recently. Hybrid and remote working are now the norm, meaning teams have to rely on communication tools to stay connected, organized, and productive. With remote work becoming the norm due to the pandemic, it’s clear that seamless collaboration is essential for success. Teams are spread across time […]

Stride was discontinued as of 2021. Team chat wars are heating up! In spring, Atlassian’s Stride got the general release, as experts suggested in its “latest bid to slow down Slack”. At Chanty, we were curious about this news, because it’s always a great idea to keep up with your colleagues-slash-competitors. Analyzing pros and cons […]

When I first read about Basecamp I got carried away. The company behind the famous project management tool offers impressive perks to its employees – from flexible work to $5,000 for a vacation. It looks like Basecamp team is living la dolce vita. So I wondered what kind of product do happy (I hope!) Basecamp […]