Overview

Chanty is a lightweight team chat and collaboration platform for small and mid-sized businesses, founded by Dima B. in 2017 and headquartered in Ukraine. Its core positioning is "chat and tasks in one place" — unlimited message history, AI daily digests, built-in Kanban boards, and task management inside a clean chat interface, helping teams reduce communication noise as a high-value Slack alternative.

Chanty targets budget-conscious SMBs and remote teams. The free plan supports 10 members with unlimited message history, and the paid plan unlocks the full feature set at about $3/user/month. The product covers real-time messaging, channels and direct messages, audio/video calls, tasks and Kanban, and global search. See team communication tools and remote work toolchains for comparisons.

Key Strengths

  • Unlimited message history: every plan keeps the complete archive so new members can review past conversations and files, preventing key information from being lost.
  • AI daily digest: built-in AI summarizes unread messages automatically, condensing dozens of messages into a few key points so teammates catch up quickly without information overload.
  • Low entry price: the free plan supports 10 members, and the paid plan is about $3/user/month (annual), significantly cheaper than Slack for budget-constrained teams.
  • Chat + task in one: built-in Kanban boards and task management let you turn conversations into to-dos directly, removing the need to switch between chat and project tools.
  • Lightweight and fast to deploy: a clean interface across web/desktop/mobile, deployable by a team in about 10 minutes.

Product Ecosystem

Chanty Team Chat

The core instant messaging system with channels, direct messages, @mentions, and pinned messages. Unlimited history and global search let teams revisit discussions and decisions at any time, and the AI digest supports mixed async/sync collaboration.

Chanty Tasks & Kanban

Built-in lightweight task management with to-do lists, assignees, and due dates, plus a Kanban board. Members can create tasks directly in conversation and drag them across board columns, enabling a "conversation to task" workflow; see project management for related context.

Chanty Audio & Video Calls

One-on-one voice calls and group voice/video calls (paid plan) cover day-to-day communication for small teams. The features are basic and suited to small meetings rather than large online events.

Limitations

  • Limited integrations: third-party integrations are far fewer than Slack, so teams that depend on a specific toolchain (such as a particular CRM or DevOps tool) should verify integration and API coverage first.
  • Basic calling features: voice/video calling is simple, video calls require the paid plan, and it does not fit large meetings or complex online events.
  • Low brand awareness: compared with Slack and Microsoft Teams, Chanty is less well known, and external partners may need time to adapt.
  • Limited enterprise features: permissions, audit logs, and compliance capabilities are weak, making it less suitable for large, tightly governed organizations.

Use Cases

  • SMB team communication (★★★★★): low price plus unlimited history and integrated tasks make it an ideal starting point for budget-constrained teams.
  • Remote/hybrid teams （★★★★☆）: cross-platform clients and AI digests improve async communication; see remote work toolchains.
  • High-value Slack alternative （★★★★☆）: about $3/user/month unlocks all features for teams that do not need a large integration ecosystem.
  • Large organizations （★★☆☆☆）: enterprise controls and ecosystem are limited; consider mature options like Slack or Microsoft Teams.

Pricing

Plan Price Details
Free $0 10 members, unlimited message history, tasks and Kanban
Paid (annual) about $3/user/month Full features, audio/video calls and AI digest
Paid (monthly) about $4/user/month Full features, flexible monthly billing

Note: exact pricing and features are subject to the official website.

FAQ

  • How do Chanty and Slack compare? Chanty is cheaper and lighter, with a free plan supporting 10 members and unlimited message history; Slack has a richer integration ecosystem. When the team is small, budget is limited, and heavy integrations are not needed, Chanty delivers better value; see team communication tools.

  • What are the limits of the Chanty free plan? The free plan can be used long term and supports 10 members with unlimited message history and tasks/Kanban; advanced features such as the AI digest and video calls require the paid plan. Plan the overall remote work toolchain alongside.

  • How does the AI daily digest work? The AI automatically summarizes unread messages on a schedule and generates a daily digest so members quickly grasp the discussion progress without reading every message. As a productivity feature, it fits into a broader productivity tools setup.

  • What tools can Chanty integrate with? It supports integrations with tools such as Google Drive, Trello, and Asana, as well as Zapier; the list is shorter than Slack's, so confirm coverage of critical tools before selection, and consider workflow automation to connect team processes.