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The best Team Chat tools
Team chat apps keep your team's conversations, channels and calls in one place. Our pick of the tools, from free Slack alternatives to the platforms built into Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. We have reviewed and compared 4 team chat tools. Here are our top picks, with ratings and pricing.
Top picks at a glance
| # | Tool | Rating | Pricing | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pumble | 4.5 | Free plan (unlimited users & message history); paid from $2.49/user/mo billed annually | Small teams, Budget-conscious teams | Visit |
| 2 | Slack | 4.5 | Free plan (90-day history); paid from £5.75/user/mo billed annually | Growing teams, Integration-heavy workflows | Visit |
| 3 | Microsoft Teams | 4.2 | Free plan; paid via Microsoft 365 Business plans | Microsoft 365 users, Larger organisations | Visit |
| 4 | Google Chat | 4.1 | Included with Google Workspace (from ~£5/user/mo) | Google Workspace users, Simple needs | Visit |