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It has replaced email as the primary source for workplace interactions and has excellent third-party integrations. But Slack isn’t perfect – notifications and multiple channels can feel overwhelming. Here are five of the best Slack alternatives available today. Google Hangouts Google Hangouts naturally fulfills […]","Slack is a chat application that enables teams to communicate online. It has replaced email as the primary source for...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slack is a chat application that enables teams to communicate online. It has replaced email as the primary source for workplace interactions and has excellent third-party integrations. But Slack isn’t perfect – notifications and multiple channels can feel overwhelming. Here are five of the best Slack alternatives available today.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--google-hangouts\">Google Hangouts\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhangouts.google.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Hangouts\u003C\u002Fa> naturally fulfills the needs of users already accustomed to Gmail and Google Drive. A popular Hangouts tool is a built-in screen share option. Video, messenger and call features have the potential to cover a company’s entire communication needs. Users can work on documents and slides offline. Google Hangouts is a proven collaborative platform with a social network feel.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Features:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Easy-to-use interface\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Full Google app integration\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Built-in screen share\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"358\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190702\u002Fslack-google.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of Google Hangouts\" class=\"wp-image-49567\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190702\u002Fslack-google.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190702\u002Fslack-google-450x269.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Pricing:\u003C\u002Fstrong> free (basic), $30 per user monthly (business)\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--rocket-chat\">Rocket.Chat\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frocket.chat\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocket.Chat\u003C\u002Fa> is an open-source platform that helps streamline communications. Audio and visual calls make it easy for teams to collaborate in real-time. A customizable interface allows you to tailor settings to match your business needs. Rocket.Chat is a communicative hub that enables users to manage data in a creative setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Features:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Real-time translations\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Customizable\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Open-source\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"358\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190702\u002Fslack-rocket.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of Rocket Chat\" class=\"wp-image-49569\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190702\u002Fslack-rocket.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190702\u002Fslack-rocket-450x269.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Pricing:\u003C\u002Fstrong> free (community), $30 per user monthly (professional), tiered pricing (enterprise)\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--microsoft-teams\">Microsoft Teams\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fmicrosoft-365\u002Fmicrosoft-teams\u002Fgroup-chat-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Teams\u003C\u002Fa> integrates seamlessly with Office 365 subscribers. A bonus for Microsoft members is that you’ll already have access to Teams. The basic version includes chat and search options, online video calls and real-time collaboration with office applications. Public and private channels come with saving and search features. Emails can be sent directly to channels and instantly discussed among teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Features:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Guest access\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Easily integrated with Office 365\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Direct email to channel capability\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"358\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190701\u002Fslack-microsoft.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of Microsoft Teams\" class=\"wp-image-49571\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190701\u002Fslack-microsoft.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190701\u002Fslack-microsoft-450x269.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Pricing:\u003C\u002Fstrong> free (basic), tiered annual fee ranging from $5 per user (business)\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--fleep\">Fleep\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffleep.io\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fleep\u003C\u002Fa> comes with a lightweight project management tool that enables users to assign and track tasks within the chat app. Presence is a feature that shows when a user is writing, seen and was last active. Utilize Pinboard and keep your team on the same page with a digital dashboard that enables members to task in team channels.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Features:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Pinboard\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Lightweight project management\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Conversation file drawers\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Pricing:\u003C\u002Fstrong> free (basic), $5 per user monthly (business), customize (enterprise)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"358\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190701\u002Fslack-fleep.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of Fleep\" class=\"wp-image-49573\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190701\u002Fslack-fleep.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190701\u002Fslack-fleep-450x269.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5--chanty\">Chanty\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.chanty.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chanty\u003C\u002Fa> has a clean and simple to use interface. Threads can be created when communicating to help teams stay on topic. Teambook is a feature that organizes files, tasks and links into easy to find folders. Smart notifications and invite-only options are additional bonuses when choosing Chanty.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Features:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Teambook\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Voice messages\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>24\u002F7 support\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Pricing:\u003C\u002Fstrong> free (basic), $3 per user (business)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"358\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190701\u002Fslack-chanty.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of Chanty\" class=\"wp-image-49575\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190701\u002Fslack-chanty.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190701\u002Fslack-chanty-450x269.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For businesses, Slack is still a popular option, and for good reason. Secure channels for chat app discussions and excellent integrations (like \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fintegrations\u002Fslack\u002F\">Canto for Slack\u003C\u002Fa>) are just a couple of features that companies value. Choose a chat app that best suits your business needs and improves how your team internally communicates.\u003C\u002Fp>",2,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190703\u002Fslack-feature.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19190703\u002Fslack-feature-450x294.jpg","the SLACK logo and a smartphone",785,1200,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"marketing-technology","Marketing technology","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fmarketing-technology\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19192905\u002Fdigital-transformation-trends-6-450x418.jpg",38969,"digital-transformation-trends","The 5 most notable digital transformation trends","Digital transformations are happening increasingly across the corporate landscape. Find out which five transformation trends are likely to happen.","\u002Fblog\u002Fdigital-transformation-trends\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F04\u002F19185428\u002Femail-marketing-software-feature-450x263.jpeg",57147,"email-marketing-software","How to choose email marketing software: A basic guide for 2021","Which email marketing software should you use? We narrow down the options and discuss what you should consider before you buy. ","\u002Fblog\u002Femail-marketing-software\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F26171307\u002Fconten-hub-feature-1-450x225.jpg",34736,"wav-audio-file","How to read a WAV file: Open and convert it","Learn what WAV audio files are, how to open and convert them, and discover their advantages for high-quality sound. Explore user-friendly tools and methods.","\u002Fblog\u002Fwav-audio-file\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1787226421052]