The simple, AI-powered team chat and task management tool for SMBs.
What it does
Provides unlimited searchable message history (even on the free plan).
Features 'Teambook' to centralize tasks, links, and files.
Includes built-in Kanban boards for project management.
Supports 1-on-1 and group audio/video calls with screen sharing.
Uses an AI bot to automate repetitive communication and task creation.
Why it works
Affordability: At $3/user, it is significantly cheaper than Slack or Microsoft Teams for small businesses.
Searchability: Unlike Slack's free tier, Chanty provides a full history of messages forever.
Consolidation: Removes the need for a separate task manager (like Trello) by baking Kanban boards directly into the chat.
User Experience: Extremely clean, decluttered UI that requires zero onboarding time for new hires.
The simple, AI-powered team chat and task management tool for SMBs.
Overview
Chanty is a team collaboration platform that combines instant messaging with integrated task management and audio/video calling. Designed as a simpler and more affordable alternative to Slack, Chanty features 'Teambook,' a unified hub for managing all team assets, and leverages AI to suggest responses and convert messages into tasks, helping small teams stay productive without the complexity of enterprise suites.
Founded year:2017
Founder:Nick Dvornikov
Team size:26-100
Popularity:Used by 75,000+ organizations including Walmart and NYU
Provides unlimited searchable message history (even on the free plan).
Features 'Teambook' to centralize tasks, links, and files.
Includes built-in Kanban boards for project management.
Supports 1-on-1 and group audio/video calls with screen sharing.
Uses an AI bot to automate repetitive communication and task creation.
Who it's for
Small-to-medium businesses
Distributed teams
Startups
Agencies
Why it works
Affordability: At $3/user, it is significantly cheaper than Slack or Microsoft Teams for small businesses.
Searchability: Unlike Slack's free tier, Chanty provides a full history of messages forever.
Consolidation: Removes the need for a separate task manager (like Trello) by baking Kanban boards directly into the chat.
User Experience: Extremely clean, decluttered UI that requires zero onboarding time for new hires.
Founder story
Founded in 2017 in Kharkiv, Ukraine, by Nick Dvornikov. The team was frustrated by the high price and feature-bloat of existing chat tools. They built Chanty to prove that professional communication could be simple, fast, and accessible to every small business, regardless of their budget.
Alternatives
Comparison overview
Slack: Chanty is much more affordable and includes native task management; Slack is for larger enterprises with massive integration needs.
Discord: Chanty is professional and workspace-focused, while Discord is community and gaming-centric.
Chanty is the #1 choice for SMBs that want Slack-like communication without the enterprise price tag.