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Cloud-based team messaging app for any business

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8seats - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: September 2026

8seats overview

What is 8seats?

8seats is a cloud-based team messaging application available on iOS, Android, and desktop web browser, designed for businesses seeking a dedicated, secure channel for internal communications. Built to replace informal consumer messaging apps in the workplace, 8seats centralizes team conversations, file sharing, and collaboration within a controlled environment that keeps business data separate from employees' personal accounts and devices.

8seats supports structured communication through organized channels, direct messaging, and group threads, giving teams a clear, searchable record of workplace conversations. Administrators retain oversight through user management controls, making it straightforward to onboard new members or revoke access as teams change. The platform is designed for broad accessibility, with native mobile apps for iOS and Android alongside a desktop web interface, so teams can stay connected across devices without friction.

For businesses prioritizing data governance and communication hygiene, 8seats provides a professionally managed infrastructure with high availability, removing reliance on consumer-grade tools that lack enterprise controls. The platform suits small to mid-sized businesses across industries where clear internal communication, auditability, and separation of personal and professional messaging are operational priorities.

Starting price

4.7per user /
per month

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8seats’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

8seats's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from 8seats users:

Activity/News feed
Alerts/Notifications
Broadcast messaging
Collaboration tools
Data import/export
File sharing
Mobile access
One-to-One messaging
Real-Time chat
Real-Time notifications

All 8seats features

Activity/News feed
Alerts/Notifications
Broadcast messaging
Collaboration tools
Data import/export
File sharing
Mobile access
One-to-One messaging
Real-Time chat
Real-Time notifications
Real-Time updates
Reminders

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8seats pricing

Pricing plans

Pricing details:

Free plan
Free trial
Subscription

Free

0.00

Business Plan

4.7

/user

Per month

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8seats support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Knowledge Base
FAQs/Forum
Email/Help Desk
24/7 (Live rep)

Training options

Live Online
Documentation
Videos

8seats FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of 8seats?

8seats has the following typical customers:
Small Business, Mid-size Business, Large Enterprises, Freelancers

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Q. Does 8seats support mobile devices?

8seats supports the following devices:
Android, iPhone


Q. What level of support does 8seats offer?

8seats offers the following support options:
Knowledge Base, FAQs/Forum, Email/Help Desk, 24/7 (Live rep)

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