AIStackForSMB

Chanty

Chanty combines team messaging, video calls, and task management in one platform for $3 per user per month.

SMB score 8/10/10

Overview

Chanty gives small teams a single place to chat, meet, and track work without paying Slack prices. The free plan supports up to 5 team members and includes unlimited messaging history, voice messages, one-on-one audio and video calls, built-in task management, and 20GB of file storage. When your team grows past 5, the Business plan costs $3 per user per month billed annually. That gets you unlimited group calls, screen sharing, task boards, calendars, polls, HIPAA compliance, SSO, and 99.9% guaranteed uptime. Over 75,000 companies use Chanty, and it holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating based on more than 1,000 reviews. Users consistently call it easier to use than Slack and Microsoft Teams. Chanty also offers a 14-day money-back guarantee and a 50% discount for nonprofits and educational institutions.

Features

  • Free plan supports up to 5 members with unlimited message history
  • Built-in task management lets you convert any message into a task with due dates and Kanban boards
  • Unlimited group audio and video calls with screen sharing on paid plan
  • HIPAA compliance, SSO, 2FA, and IP allowlist included in the $3 Business plan
  • Up to 3 free guest seats per paid member for client or contractor access

Best for

Chanty works best for small teams of 2 to 20 people who want messaging, calls, and basic task tracking in one tool without paying for separate apps. It fits budget-conscious owners in healthcare, retail, coaching, logistics, and property management who need a simple interface their whole team will actually use.

Why this SMB score

Chanty earns an 8 because it delivers messaging, calls, and task management at $3 per user per month with a generous free tier and strong compliance certifications, though the per-user pricing model and limited free-plan cap of 5 members will push growing teams to paid plans faster than alternatives.