Anastasia Matveyeva

Although Slack is generally loved, there are a few complaints that we all have about it. Primarily, the price. It’s not the most expensive team chat app out there, but certainly not the cheapest either. This is the number one complaint you get when browsing social media for feedback on Slack. As you’ll find out, […]

If you are wondering which tool to use – Asana or Slack – you’ve come to the right place. This article is a part of our “Team Chat Wars” series, in which we compare Slack to its competitors. Understanding the features of different communication apps helps us in designing a better tool for our customers […]

The way we work has changed a lot recently. Hybrid and remote working are now the norm, meaning teams have to rely on communication tools to stay connected, organized, and productive. With remote work becoming the norm due to the pandemic, it’s clear that seamless collaboration is essential for success. Teams are spread across time […]

Stride was discontinued as of 2021. Team chat wars are heating up! In spring, Atlassian’s Stride got the general release, as experts suggested in its “latest bid to slow down Slack”. At Chanty, we were curious about this news, because it’s always a great idea to keep up with your colleagues-slash-competitors. Analyzing pros and cons […]

When I first read about Basecamp I got carried away. The company behind the famous project management tool offers impressive perks to its employees – from flexible work to $5,000 for a vacation. It looks like Basecamp team is living la dolce vita. So I wondered what kind of product do happy (I hope!) Basecamp […]

I’m not into gaming. To tell you the truth, the most advanced game I ever played was Mario back in the 90s. But here I am today, writing about comparing Discord vs Slack — the most advertised team chat app out there.As luck would have it, some of my coworkers are gamers and heavy Discord […]

With the onset of the pandemic and the shift in workplace behaviors, there was a sudden need to facilitate collaboration and digitization to enhance productivity and maintain consistency between team members across different locations and time zones.  Satya Nadella and Bill Gates wanted to bid $8 billion USD to acquire Slack, the team chat SaaS […]

It looks like you’ve tried Slack, but it doesn’t quite fit your team’s needs. You’re not alone! Many users feel the same way. Whether it’s the complexity, the costs, or the crowded interface, Slack isn’t the right choice for everyone. And when it comes to finding something that’s faster, easier, and more affordable, there’s no […]