Chanty is the team messaging app that bets on simplicity as its competitive advantage in a crowded market. Founded in 2017 by Dmytro Okunyev, the platform targets small and mid-sized teams that find Slack too complex or too expensive for their needs.
The core product includes team messaging with public and private channels, threaded conversations, voice and video calls, screen sharing, and task management. Chanty’s Teambook feature provides a single hub where all messages, tasks, files, links, and other content are organized and searchable.
What makes Chanty different from other Slack alternatives is its focus on keeping things uncomplicated. The interface is deliberately clean, onboarding is fast, and the feature set covers essentials without overwhelming users. It’s built for teams that want to communicate effectively, not teams that need a platform with thousands of integrations.
Chanty offers built-in task management with Kanban boards, allowing teams to turn messages into tasks and track them within the same app. This reduces the need for a separate project management tool for small teams. Audio and video calling support group calls with screen sharing.
The pricing model is straightforward — there’s a free plan for up to five members and a paid plan with per-user pricing that undercuts Slack significantly. The paid tier adds unlimited message history, group video calls, screen sharing, and additional integrations.
Integrations cover the basics: Google Drive, Dropbox, Trello, Asana, GitHub, Zapier, and more. The Zapier integration effectively extends Chanty’s reach to thousands of other tools. The platform has native apps for iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and web.
Chanty is bootstrapped, which is uncommon in the enterprise collaboration space dominated by VC-backed companies. This means slower growth but also means the company isn’t under pressure to aggressively monetize or chase enterprise deals. For small teams that need chat without the overhead, it fills a real gap.
