Chanty
Pros
- Unlimited message history on the free plan — Slack's biggest limitation solved
- Built-in task management — turn any message into a task without a separate tool
- Built-in audio and video calls for up to 1,000 participants
- Simple clean interface with minimal learning curve
- Free plan supports up to 5 team members — enough for most solopreneur setups
Cons
- Smaller integration ecosystem than Slack
- Less well known — client adoption can be harder
- Advanced features limited on the free plan
- Less suitable for large community building than Discord
- Fewer updates and new features than larger platforms
What is Chanty?
Chanty is a simple, affordable team messaging platform that solves Slack's two biggest free plan limitations — message history and user caps. The free plan includes unlimited message history for up to 5 team members, and the built-in task management feature turns any message into an actionable to-do without switching tools. For solopreneurs running a lean operation with a small contractor team, Chanty delivers everything needed at a fraction of the cost.
Who is Chanty Best For?
Chanty is best for solopreneurs working with a small number of regular contractors or virtual assistants who want unlimited message history without paying for Slack Pro. The built-in task management makes it particularly useful for solopreneurs who want to reduce the number of tools they're juggling.
Chanty Key Features
The Teambook is Chanty's central hub — a single view of all conversations, tasks, members and pinned messages. Built-in task management allows turning any message into a task with assignees and due dates directly within the chat interface. Built-in audio and video calls support up to 1,000 participants. The Kanban view displays all tasks in a visual board layout without a separate project management tool. Public and private channels organise communication by client or project.
Chanty Pricing
Chanty's free plan supports up to 5 members with unlimited message history, 20GB of file storage and 1 integration — perfect for solopreneurs with a small team. The Business plan at $3 per month per user unlocks unlimited members, unlimited integrations, guest access and advanced admin controls. At $3 per month Chanty is the most affordable paid team messaging tool in this category.
Verdict
Chanty is the best option for solopreneurs who want unlimited message history and built-in task management without paying Slack's premium. The $3 per month Business plan is exceptional value for what's included. The main trade-off is the smaller integration ecosystem — if you rely heavily on third-party app connections, Slack or Teams will serve you better. For straightforward internal team communication, Chanty is hard to beat at this price point.
