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Top Rated Instant Messaging & Chat Software with Alerts/Notifications in 2026

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Last updated: April 2026

Alerts and notifications keep users informed of new messages, updates, and activities, allowing them to prioritize responses and maintain efficient communication. They offer customization options to manage alert preferences and stay organized. Our reviewers in instant messaging & chat software rated this feature as important.

10 Best Instant Messaging & Chat Software with Alerts/Notifications

Product
User rating
Starting price
Workplace from Meta logo
4.4
(1.3K)
4
per user/per month
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Telegram logo
4.7
(6.4K)
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Basecamp logo
4.4
(14.4K)
15
per user/per month
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Webex Suite logo
4.4
(7.3K)
25
per user/per month
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GoTo Meeting logo
4.5
(11.5K)
14
per user/per month
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Trello logo
4.5
(23.4K)
5
per user/per month
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Google Workspace logo
4.7
(17.4K)
7
per user/per month
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Asana logo
4.5
(13.5K)
10.99
per user/per month
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Google Chat logo
4.5
(2.3K)
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No pricing info

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monday.com logo
4.6
(5.7K)
9
per user/per month
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How we picked the 10 top rated products

We chose the high-performing solutions on this list based on verified user ratings on our site. Depending on available data, qualifying products either had to be among the most user-reviewed or the most searched-for products in the Instant Messaging & Chat software category. They also needed to have sufficient reviews about alerts/notifications, have a minimum user rating of 3 out of 5 for that feature, and show evidence of U.S. market presence. We then added a distinction for up to three products based on our proprietary ratings and reviews: Highest rated, Highly rated for alerts/notifications, and Highly rated for free version. Sponsorship or client status has no influence on the selection of these products, but it may impact the order in which products appear.

Details for the 10 best products

Workplace from Meta logo
Reviews Sentiment
 
 
 
1-2(39)
3-4(562)
5(750)
Key Features
Real-Time Chat4.6
Real-Time Notifications4.6

User insights about the alerts/notifications feature

Reviewers indicate that Workplace from Meta's alerts and notifications are useful for staying informed about updates and messages. They appreciate the ability to customize notifications for specific users or groups. However, some users find the notifications excessive or experience issues with mobile notifications.
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“Same for new feeds the Alerts and Notifications can be managed for each group or for specific users to be notified by them plus its gives the ability to see all new notifications for these posts once its posted, It makes you always up to date with the new posts ”
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Mohamed E.

Compliance Analyst

“I can create specific alerts and notifications for specific users or groups so I can receive notifications when there's some posts from specific users and also I can mute notifications and alerts for some specific groups or posts and unmute these notifications whenever needed ”
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Ahmed A.

AML ANALYST

Starting price
4per user /
per month
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Pros and Cons based on 1,351 verified reviews
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Effective team collaboration

Versatile video communication

Efficient information sharing

Streamlined colleague communication

Comprehensive event management

Overwhelming notifications

Privacy and security issues

Complicated account management

Inefficient email communication

Limited mobile access

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Telegram logo
Reviews Sentiment
 
 
 
1-2(37)
3-4(1,798)
5(4,571)
Key Features
Real-Time Chat4.7
Real-Time Notifications

User insights about the alerts/notifications feature

Reviewers highlight Telegram's highly customizable alerts and notifications, allowing users to personalize their notification settings for different chats and channels. They appreciate the real-time notifications and the ability to mute or prioritize alerts. However, some users experience occasional delays or find the notifications excessive.
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“Telegram has lots of options to set up and configure notifications granularity for each contact you have allowing you to choose who's messages get through and who you'd like to mute for an hour or two. You may also send scheduled messages to contacts”
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Catkin M.

Sole Owner

“Customization: Telegram allows users to customize their notification settings to their preferences. Users can choose which types of alerts they want to receive, such as messages from specific contacts or group chats”
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eslam e.

data intry

Starting price
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No pricing info

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Pros and Cons based on 6,406 verified reviews
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Effective team communication

Efficient file sharing

Reliable communication

High security messaging

Cross-device compatibility

Annoying notifications

Poor contact management

Lack of competitive advantage

User account issues

Messaging system flaws

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Basecamp logo
Reviews Sentiment
 
 
 
1-2(319)
3-4(6,845)
5(7,242)
Key Features
Real-Time Chat4.4
Real-Time Notifications4.6

User insights about the alerts/notifications feature

Reviewers feel that Basecamp's alerts and notifications are effective in keeping users updated on project progress and deadlines. They value the ability to customize notification settings and receive updates via email and mobile. Some users mention that the notifications can be overwhelming or inconsistent at times.
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“Alerts and notifications act as real day reminders to the activities I tend to undertake and as a group. This works best with the project-activity schedules and ensures I miss none of my scheduled activities.”
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Prosper A.

Student

“Basecamp's alerts and notifications feature ensures that team members are always up to date with project progress, deadlines and any changes to the project scope. This impacts the product positively as teams can respond quickly to any issues, maintain effective communication and ensure that the project is completed on time and to a high standard.”
SR

Srinivasa R.

Manager

Starting price
15per user /
per month
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Pros and Cons based on 14,406 verified reviews
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Efficient file sharing

Enhanced team communication

Streamlined team collaboration

Effective project organization

Seamless client management

Frequent technical issues

Overwhelming notifications

Inefficient search functionality

Limited layout customization

Subpar user experience

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Webex Suite logo
Reviews Sentiment
 
 
 
1-2(132)
3-4(3,248)
5(4,015)
Key Features
Real-Time Chat4.5
Real-Time Notifications4.6

User insights about the alerts/notifications feature

Reviewers indicate that Webex Suite's alerts and notifications are comprehensive and timely, ensuring users never miss a meeting or important message. They appreciate the ability to customize notifications and receive reminders via email, phone, and Outlook. However, some users find the notifications excessive or slow when logged in from the web.
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“You can choose when you'd like to receive notifications for scheduled meetings, or turn them off. The fact that an app can send you a notification when the meeting is about to start helps as a reminder, in that way you can miss a scheduled meeting.”
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Sithandazile N.

consultant

“Alerts and notifications are configurable and that makes it more useful ”
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Mert S.

Adas engineer

Starting price
25per user /
per month
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Pros and Cons based on 7,395 verified reviews
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Efficient remote collaboration

Robust communication conferencing

Enhanced team collaboration

Interactive webinars

Effective online training

Connectivity issues

Browser compatibility problems

Complicated issue management

Navigation and screen issues

User experience challenges

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GoTo Meeting logo
Reviews Sentiment
 
 
 
1-2(166)
3-4(4,838)
5(6,521)
Key Features
Real-Time Chat4.5
Real-Time Notifications

User insights about the alerts/notifications feature

Users report that GoTo Meeting's alerts and notifications are timely and reliable, helping them stay updated on upcoming meetings and important updates. They value the integration with various calendars and the ability to customize notification settings. Some users mention that the notifications can be overwhelming at times.
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“If you wish to schedule any meeting you can schedule it prior and GoTo meeting will send you notifications.It even send you notification if any updates are available. ”
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Swati S.

Student trainee

“User can set up meeting reminders and never be late to a meeting again, once enabled,users will receive notifications via badges, banner or alerts”
TA

Tosin A.

Medical assistant

Starting price
14per user /
per month
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Pros and Cons based on 11,525 verified reviews
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Seamless remote connectivity

Enhanced team collaboration

Effective webinar hosting

Efficient collaborative sharing

Positive GoToMeeting experience

Frequent connection lag

Persistent audio issues

Cumbersome download process

Inferior to competitors

Unstable connection

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Trello logo
Reviews Sentiment
 
 
 
1-2(237)
3-4(8,675)
5(14,571)
Key Features
Real-Time Chat
Real-Time Notifications4.5

User insights about the alerts/notifications feature

Users find Trello's alerts and notifications helpful for staying updated on task progress and deadlines. They appreciate the email notifications and the ability to customize alert settings. Some users mention that the notifications can be excessive or difficult to manage.
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“Alerts and notifications really help keep everyone on track and lets users know when things are due or when there's been any communication on the task. ”
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Julie V.

writer/editor

“Trello gives you the chance to send notifications to your team, helping everyone to split properly tasks and stay updated. That's essential for a startup or a new business”
AB

Alessandro B.

Data Analyst

Starting price
5per user /
per month
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Pros and Cons based on 23,483 verified reviews
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Flexible task organization

Effective team collaboration

Intuitive drag-and-drop interface

Comprehensive track management

Inadequate notification system

Pricing concerns and limitations

Limited file management

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Google Workspace logo
Reviews Sentiment
 
 
 
1-2(165)
3-4(4,154)
5(13,151)
Key Features
Real-Time Chat4.6
Real-Time Notifications4.5

User insights about the alerts/notifications feature

Users appreciate Google Workspace's alerts and notifications for their consistency and real-time updates. They find the customizable settings helpful for managing security alerts, task reminders, and meeting notifications across devices. Some users note occasional visibility issues or excessive notifications.

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“Useful, especially with desktop push notifications, to see what's upcoming on your schedule and calendar, new emails you've received, file sharing and instant messaging. Product is near flawless in alert and notifications and I use it to manage my entire work schedule. Convenience is off the charts and extremely useful overall.”
MT

Mo T.

Sales and Partnerships Manager

“One of my FAVORITE aspects of Google Workspace is calendar alerts/notifications. For each task/meeting/event, the notifications via email and alert streamline my reminder system to keep my day organized and current. I rely heavily on alerts/notifications. ”
LM

Loriel M.

Office Manager/Social Media Manager

Starting price
7per user /
per month
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Pros and Cons based on 17,470 verified reviews

Effective remote teamwork

Enhanced workflow efficiency

Accessible cloud storage

Seamless document sharing

Seamless app integration

Dependence on internet

Inconsistent customer support

High costs and limitations

Complex account management

Challenging file management

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Asana logo
Reviews Sentiment
 
 
 
1-2(230)
3-4(5,264)
5(8,050)
Key Features
Real-Time Chat4.3
Real-Time Notifications4.5

User insights about the alerts/notifications feature

Reviewers appreciate Asana's alerts and notifications for keeping them informed about task updates and deadlines. They value the email and mobile notifications, as well as the ability to customize settings. Some users find the notifications overwhelming or not as useful as expected.

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“The alerts / notifications from Asana are configured to link up with your email address which I find very handy in staying connected. I am notified of comments and or new tasks that are assigned to me quickly and efficiently. The email notifications gives a great overview of the project and person assigning/ commenting on the task.”
KR

Kristen R.

Product Designer

“I love the email notifications with a round up of what needs to be done each day/week. It helps me to stay on top of what I need to do and helps me to not go over deadlines.”
CD

Cassandra D.

Director

Starting price
10.99per user /
per month
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Pros and Cons based on 13,544 verified reviews

Comprehensive project tracking

Enhanced team collaboration

Efficient task organization

Effective employee management

Overwhelming email notifications

High premium costs

Complex user experience

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Google Chat logo
Reviews Sentiment
 
 
 
1-2(45)
3-4(801)
5(1,532)
Key Features
Real-Time Chat4.7
Real-Time Notifications

User insights about the alerts/notifications feature

Reviewers highlight the importance of Google Chat's alerts and notifications for timely communication. They appreciate the real-time notifications and the ability to customize settings for different chats and channels. Some users experience occasional delays or issues with notifications not appearing.

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“Alerts/notifications in Google Chat ensure timely responses and awareness, keeping users informed about new messages, mentions, and important updates, enhancing communication efficiency and responsiveness.”
AA

Aaraj A.

Sales

“alerts/notifications in Google Chat can help me stay connected, allowing me to quickly respond to important messages and collaborate effectively with my team members.”
OA

Ouali A.

Freelancer

Starting price
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No pricing info

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Pros and Cons based on 2,378 verified reviews

Efficient colleague communication

Effective student communication

Integrated team meetings

Streamlined team communication

Seamless client communication

Frequent connection lag

Inconsistent notifications

Limited file sending capabilities

Inefficient chat search

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monday.com logo
Reviews Sentiment
 
 
 
1-2(71)
3-4(1,936)
5(3,713)
Key Features
Real-Time Chat
Real-Time Notifications4.5

User insights about the alerts/notifications feature

Users report that monday.com's alerts and notifications are crucial for staying updated on tasks and deadlines. They value the real-time notifications sent to email and mobile devices, as well as the high level of customization. Some users mention that the notifications can be overwhelming or difficult to manage.
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“It's essential to have the options to get notified when tasks and updates appear, you can set up automatically automations to inform you of pretty much everything. Including push notifications and email alerts.”
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Daniel B.

Technical Administrator

“Notifications are critical for a project/work management tool, from being updated on items/tasks by my team, to getting alerts on projects falling off-track to being alerted when an item/task is set to a specific status.”
RS

Rian S.

IT Manager

Starting price
9per user /
per month
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Pros and Cons based on 5,720 verified reviews
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Boosts team productivity

Effective progress tracking

Enhanced organization capabilities

Visual task management

Highly customizable platform

High costs for small teams

Overwhelming email notifications

Occasional performance issues

Limited mobile functionality

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Other Top Rated Instant Messaging & Chat Software with Alerts/Notifications in 2026

Slack logo
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Google Workspace logo
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Collaboration application suite for teams

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Google Workspace is a suite of applications from Google which offers a number of tools to communicate and collaborate with colleagues, store files, and manage data from all devices.

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Trello logo

Visual collaboration tool for shared project perspectives

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Trello is a project management tool that helps teams organize and manage their tasks. It caters to a range of industries and teams, from marketing to engineering. Trello's simple and intuitive interface makes it easy for any team to get started and stay on top of their work.

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Asana logo

Project tracking and workflow management platform

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Asana is a chat and collaboration tool where you can connect all your work in one place and bring teams together, anywhere. From lists to boards, to calendars and gantt charts, organize work your way. Join millions of teams across 190 countries who use Asana to get more done.

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Google Meet logo

Messaging, voice, and video calls for team communication

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Google Meet is a video conferencing platform for teams to communicate via messaging, voice, and video. Features include high-definition video and audio conferencing for up to 100 participants, multi-device chat sync, stored chat history, real-time captions, meeting recording function, and more.

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GoTo Meeting logo

Online meeting software with HD video conferencing

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GoToMeeting is an IM & chat tool that allows users to host an online meeting with high-definition video conferencing from their Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or Android device, with up to 250 participants. Users can meet, screen share and chat via internet browser, mobile or desktop application.

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Microsoft Teams logo

Chat-based workspace in Office 365

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Microsoft Teams is a chat-based workspace in Microsoft 365 which lets users collaborate on documents, make voice & video conference calls, view chat logs, and more. Teams has replaced Skype for Business as Microsoft's online meeting solution.

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Basecamp logo

Flexible project management and team communication tool

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Basecamp is a comprehensive project management software that helps teams stay organized and on track. Trusted by millions, Basecamp puts everything needed to get work done in one place, providing a structured way to manage projects, collaborate with clients, and communicate company-wide

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Telegram logo
Category Leaders

Cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app for all devices

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Telegram Messenger is a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging platform supported by native apps on most popular operating systems and devices, allowing users or user groups to connect and conduct voice calls, send messages, multimedia and files of all types across an end-to-end encrypted service

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Connecteam logo
Category Leaders

Enhance employee management with the only all-in-one app

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Connecteam is the collaboration, engagement and communication app that moves work forward and keeps your team connected in the tap of a button.

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monday.com logo

Project management software

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monday.com is a cloud-based Work OS, where teams create workflow apps in minutes to run their processes, projects, and everyday work. Teams shape workflows and projects, code-free, with a platform that adapts to shifting needs, liberates teams from manual grunt work, and connects teams in a collaborative work space.

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ClickUp logo

Productivity platform for marketing agencies

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ClickUp is a productivity platform that helps businesses combine project management tools, AI capabilities, and collaboration features in a unified workspace. The system can integrate tasks, documents, goals, and chat functionality while offering AI-based agents that automate workflows and answer questions. ClickUp serves teams across various departments with enterprise-grade security certifications including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA compliance.

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Webex Suite logo

One app for everything. And everyone.

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Webex brings together Calling, Meeting and Messaging modes of collaboration into a seamless, engaging, inclusive and intelligent experience.

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ScreenConnect logo
Category Leaders

Remote meeting platform for resolving customers' queries

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ScreenConnect is a help desk solution that allows businesses to detect and resolve customer queries through remote monitoring capabilities. Agents can prevent potential cyberthreats & protect data via features such as AES-256 encryption and two-factor authentication.

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Google Chat logo

Communication tool for businesses and non-profits

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Google Chat is a communication software that helps businesses of all sizes and non-profit organizations collaborate on projects and tasks. It lets users set up virtual chat rooms and chat threads, track task progress, and create follow-up tasks on a centralized platform.

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Miro logo

Miro is a visual workspace for innovation

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Miro is #1 collaborative whiteboard platform, trusted by over 13M users worldwide. Easily collaborate, ideate and centralize communication. Get feedback, reviews, and approvals with multiple communication options using video, chat, commenting and many other collaborative features and integrations!

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Customer service software for businesses of all sizes

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Zoho Desk is a web and mobile-based customer service software that enables businesses of all sizes and types to deliver customer support, empower agents, and maintain operations.

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Homebase logo

All-in-one platform to manage hourly team

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All-in-one team management with scheduling, time tracking, time clock, payroll, onboarding, HR, and communication tools for small businesses.

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When I Work logo

Staff scheduling, time tracking, and communication tool

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Use When I Work to schedule, track time and attendance, and communicate with employees, all in one place. Create schedules quickly and easily, and send the schedule to staff with just a click. Save time. Improve accountability. 14-day free trial.

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Zoho Meeting logo
Category Leaders

Web conferencing tool to host online meetings and webinars.

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Use Zoho Meeting's built-in instant messenger tool to send instant chat messages to meeting participants during web conferences

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Workplace from Meta logo

A simple and secure way to connect your organization.

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Workplace from Facebook is a secure enterprise social networking platform that allows co-workers to connect immediately via Work Chat instant messaging

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Trainual logo

Onboarding and training software

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Discord logo

Online platform for audio, text, and video communication

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Discord is a complete communication tool that makes it possible to exchange text and audio messages, and individual or group video calls. This interaction takes place on public or private servers, which are only accessible to users who have received an invitation.

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Avaza logo
Category Leaders

All-in-one, client-focused project management for teams.

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Avaza is a business management solution which includes features for project management, resource scheduling, online timesheets, expense management, online invoicing, recurring invoicing, quotes and invoices, and more. Avaza also integrates with third party platforms to streamline workflows.

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Nifty logo

Project management, task tracking, & team collaboration hub.

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Key features for Instant Messaging & Chat software

Based on GetApp's analysis of verified user reviews collected between July 2021 and August 2024.

  • Real-Time Chat: Reviewers find it invaluable for instant communication, team collaboration, and sharing multimedia files. It enhances connectivity and maintains a natural conversation flow. 93% of reviewers rated this feature as important or highly important.
  • Real-Time Notifications: Users appreciate the customizable and immediate alerts for messages and updates, improving responsiveness and keeping teams informed and engaged. 91% of reviewers rated this feature as important or highly important.
  • Mobile Access: Reviewers highlight the convenience of staying connected and productive on the go, accessing full features from smartphones or tablets. 91% of reviewers rated this feature as important or highly important.
  • Document Storage: Users value the secure, cloud-based storage for easy file access, sharing, and collaboration, enhancing organization and productivity. 90% of reviewers rated this feature as important or highly important.
  • Two-Way Audio & Video: Reviewers emphasize the clear audio and video quality for effective remote meetings, making communication more personal and interactive. 88% of reviewers rated this feature as important or highly important.
  • Screen Sharing: Users find screen sharing essential for presentations, remote collaboration, and real-time feedback, facilitating clearer communication and engagement. 86% of reviewers rated this feature as important or highly important.