Chanty is an AI-powered team communication and collaboration platform that has gained popularity among small to medium-sized businesses seeking an affordable alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams.
It combines real-time messaging, video conferencing, and built-in task management in one intuitive interface, making it particularly attractive to growing companies that need streamlined internal communication without the complexity of enterprise-grade tools.
What Is Chanty?
Chanty is a business messaging and collaboration platform designed to simplify workplace communication for teams of all sizes. Users create public and private channels for organized discussions, communicate through direct messages and voice notes, and manage tasks directly within conversations.
Originally built to provide an affordable alternative to Slack, Chanty now supports audio/video calls, file sharing, and workflow automation. Its user base primarily consists of small to medium-sized businesses, startups, remote teams, and organizations prioritizing ease of use and cost-effectiveness over complex integrations.
What is Chanty used for?
Common use cases for Chanty include:
- Team Communication - Real-time messaging through channels and direct messages keeps distributed teams connected and informed across different time zones
- Task Management - Any message can be instantly converted into a task with assignments, deadlines, and progress tracking, streamlining project coordination
- Video Conferencing - Built-in audio and video calls with screen sharing support up to 30 participants for meetings and collaboration sessions
- File Sharing & Collaboration - Seamless document sharing and integration with cloud storage platforms facilitates collaborative work on projects
- Remote Team Coordination - Centralized workspace with unlimited message history enables effective management of a distributed workforce
- Knowledge Management - Teambook feature organizes conversations, files, and resources in one searchable hub for easy reference and onboarding
Key Features of Chanty
The platform's core functionality includes:
- Unlimited Messaging provides real-time communication through public channels, private groups, and direct messages, with unlimited message history on all plans, including the free tier.
- Built-in Task Management allows users to convert any message into a trackable task with assignments, priorities, and deadlines, viewable in both list and Kanban formats.
- Audio & Video Conferencing supports one-on-one and group calls with up to 1,000 participants, including screen sharing capabilities for presentations and collaboration.
- Teambook Organization creates a centralized hub that consolidates messages, tasks, files, links, and conversation history for quick access and team coordination.
- AI-Powered Features enhance productivity through intelligent search and predictive suggestions for improved workflow efficiency.
- Cross-Platform Access ensures consistent functionality across web, desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux), and mobile applications (iOS, Android).
- File Sharing & Integrations connects with popular tools like Google Drive, Trello, and Dropbox while supporting direct file uploads and code snippet sharing.
Chanty Pros & Cons
Chanty offers a compelling balance of simplicity and functionality for growing teams, though it has some limitations compared to enterprise solutions.
Chanty Pros
- Intuitive interface with minimal learning curve for quick team onboarding
- Unlimited message history on all plans, including the generous free tier
- Built-in task management eliminates the need for separate project tools
- Affordable pricing starting at $3/user/month when billed annually
- Native audio/video conferencing with screen sharing capabilities
- Cross-platform compatibility ensures access from any device
Chanty Cons
- Limited third-party integrations compared to Slack or Microsoft Teams
- Basic project management features may not suit complex workflows
- Occasional video call performance issues are reported by users
- Restricted customer support options, especially on free plans
- Free plan limited to 5 users and 20GB storage
- Fewer advanced enterprise features for large organizations
Chanty Pricing
Chanty offers straightforward pricing with three main plans designed to scale with team growth.
Special discounts of 50% are available for nonprofits and educational organizations when billed annually.
When Chanty Isn’t Enough: Meet Siit
While Chanty and Siit don't currently offer a direct native integration, teams can leverage automation platforms like Zapier to connect Chanty with other tools and create streamlined internal support workflows. However, a direct connection between Chanty and Siit via automation platforms is not currently available.
Here's how Siit + Chanty could transform IT and internal operations:
- Automated Request Routing - Siit can capture service requests from various channels and automatically create corresponding tasks or notifications in Chanty, ensuring IT and HR teams stay informed without manual ticket transfers.
- Cross-Platform Coordination - When employees submit requests through Siit's AI agents, status updates and resolution notifications can be automatically posted to relevant Chanty channels, keeping stakeholders informed throughout the process.
- Unified Communication Hub - Siit's comprehensive service management capabilities can feed into Chanty's organized channel structure, allowing teams to discuss complex requests while maintaining the automated workflow coordination Siit provides.
- Workflow Automation - Integration through Zapier enables automated workflows where Siit handles the heavy lifting of request processing, approvals, and system updates, while Chanty serves as the communication layer for team coordination and status updates.
- Centralized Visibility - Teams can maintain their preferred communication environment in Chanty while benefiting from Siit's intelligent request routing and automated resolution capabilities, creating a seamless internal support experience.
Try It With Siit
Chanty's simple communication structure, combined with Siit's automated workflow orchestration, creates a powerful foundation for internal operations that scale efficiently without complexity.
Chanty Alternatives
Organizations exploring Chanty alternatives will find several options that also integrate with Siit for comprehensive workflow management:
- Microsoft Teams integrates seamlessly with Office 365 ecosystem, providing enterprise-grade collaboration with native Siit support for automated service management
- Slack offers an extensive integration marketplace and advanced workflow automation, with direct Siit integration for intelligent request handling within channels
- Google Chat provides simple communication within Google Workspace, allowing Siit to automate IT and HR processes while maintaining familiar collaboration patterns
- Pumble delivers unlimited users on free plans with straightforward messaging, complemented by Siit's automation for scaling internal support operations
- Flock combines messaging with built-in productivity tools, enhanced by Siit's cross-departmental workflow orchestration for comprehensive business process management
