Overview

Ryver is a U.S.-based team collaboration software company; its platform launched in 2015 with the idea of unifying team communication and task management in one app - using "chat + tasks" to replace subscribing to Slack and Trello at the same time. It belongs to the team communication and collaboration platform category. The product is built around "unlimited": unlimited messages, unlimited topics, unlimited file sharing, and unlimited tasks/boards, with flat bundled pricing.

Ryver covers group chat, topic-threaded conversations, tasks and boards, voice/video calls (beta), file sharing, and workflow integrations. It includes SSO (Active Directory, SAML, Okta) and a testing sandbox, connects to 2,000+ apps through Zapier, and can import history from Slack, HipChat, and Trello. See remote team collaboration tool comparison.

Key Strengths

  • Chat and task in one place: Turn discussions into tasks and manage them on boards, reducing app switching - a natural fit for productivity tool selection.
  • Unlimited allowances at flat pricing: Starter from $69/month (first 3 months at $34.50/month) with unlimited messages, files, and tasks, making costs predictable.
  • Complete task management: Unlimited task boards, checklists, tags, assignments, due dates, and reminders, replacing lightweight task management tools.
  • Integration and import friendly: 2,000+ app integrations via Zapier, Google Drive/Dropbox/Box file sharing, and import from Slack/Trello.
  • Enterprise identity integration: Single sign-on with Active Directory, SAML, and Okta suits teams with an existing corporate directory.

Product Ecosystem

Group Chat & Topics

Unlimited groups, topic-threaded conversations, direct messages, and forums with @mentions, notifications, and search, keeping messages organized by topic.

Tasks & Boards

Personal and team task boards, checklists, tags, assignments, and due dates, and converting messages directly into tasks to close the loop from discussion to execution.

Voice/Video Calls (Beta)

One-click calls with screen sharing, up to 5 users per call, suited to small-team instant communication.

Integrations & Webhooks

Built-in Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box file integrations, custom inbound/outbound webhooks and bots, and 2,000+ app connections via Zapier.

SSO & Security

The Enterprise plan provides Active Directory/SAML/Okta single sign-on, advanced team management, and premium support for compliance.

Limitations

  • Limited audio/video: Calls are a beta feature capped at 5 users per call, so large meetings and training need professional tools such as Zoom.
  • Slower ecosystem and iteration: Compared with Slack's third-party app marketplace, integrations mainly rely on Zapier, and product updates are less frequent.
  • High-end features behind a gate: SSO, premium support, and a testing sandbox are only in the Enterprise plan, requiring a sales quote.
  • Limited brand and interface recognition: External collaborators may accept it less readily than Slack or Microsoft Teams, and the interface feels more traditional.

Use Cases

  • Small and mid-sized teams unifying collaboration (recommended ★★★★★): One subscription covers chat and tasks, replacing Slack plus Trello.
  • Budget-sensitive teams (recommended ★★★★★): Flat pricing includes unlimited messaging and tasks, cheaper than per-seat subscriptions.
  • Teams needing a task loop (recommended ★★★★): Messages convert to tasks directly, simplifying a remote team toolchain.
  • Organizations with an existing directory (recommended ★★★★): SSO and import features support smooth migration.
  • Large meeting scenarios (recommended ★★): Call capacity is limited; pair it with professional meeting tools such as Zoom.

Pricing

Plan Monthly price (annual promo) Key features
Starter $69 (first 3 months $34.50) Up to 12 users, unlimited chat/files/tasks
Standard $129 (first 3 months $64.50) Up to 30 users, custom invite links
Medium Pack $4/user (first 3 months $2) 30+ users, scales per seat
Enterprise Custom quote SSO, premium support, testing sandbox, advanced team management

Note: Prices are from the Ryver website (fetched August 2026). The official "save as you grow" comparison shows 12 users at $69/month, 30 at $129/month, 100 at $399/month, and 500 at $1,999/month, clearly below a combined Slack plus Trello subscription.

FAQ

  • How is Ryver different from Slack? Ryver adds built-in task management and boards on top of chat, covering communication and execution in one subscription; Slack focuses on conversation and ecosystem, with tasks left to third parties. See team communication tool comparison.

  • Is there a free trial? Yes - the official 14-day free trial requires no credit card upfront; you only pay after the trial expires; see SaaS billing best practices.

  • Does it support Chinese? The client interface is mainly English with limited multilingual support, so Chinese teams should evaluate the localization experience; see website internationalization guide.

  • Can I migrate data from Slack? Yes - Ryver imports history from Slack, HipChat, and Trello to reduce migration cost; see website migration guide.

  • How many users can join a call? Calls are currently a beta feature with up to 5 users per call and screen sharing; large meetings should use a professional meeting tool; see remote team toolchain.