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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

If you google “project management tools”, there are a number of them that will show up in every review, comparison, discussion, and post in general. One of them is Asana, a great project management app created by a Facebook co-founder and ex-Google engineer.  Besides its features, there is another thing that a lot of people […]

WhatsApp is one of the most famous mobile-first tools. The messenger come a long way since its early days in 2009 when it was just a simple app for sending notifications to friends. Today, 1.5 billion people use WhatsApp for everything from personal chats to business conversations. Recently the company even launched WhatsApp Business—a separate […]

What is Discord? Discord is one of the most popular and effective online communication tools. But why do so few businesses adopt it for professional use? While it excels in casual communication, many companies seek Discord alternatives for a more business-focused environment.  In this article, we’ll examine Discord and 18 apps like Discord that are […]

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 […]

The main benefits of staying organized are better productivity and work performance. It gives you a sense of control, which is important for time management, building resilience, and improving general well-being. Using effective organization software can enhance these benefits, allowing you to streamline your tasks efficiently. Being organized increases focus and confidence, and you accomplish […]

Basecamp has always been a top project management solution due to the fact that it charges a flat monthly fee regardless of how many users you have besides also being jam-packed with features. That being said, the unorthodox Basecamp pricing system has put it in a rather awkward position. While the $299/month price point is […]

Since remote work has become the new normal, companies have been on the hunt for the best tools to make operations more efficient. As a result, tracking the progress of different projects becomes even more critical while working remotely. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to personally keep track of what your team is working on every […]

You take on a project and start working on it right away. But, as you don’t have a project management tool in place, it becomes a little difficult to streamline the entire process and ensure efficient team collaboration. This makes you think that deploying a tool is the best way to ensure effective project management. […]

In today’s era when we are all physically distant, technology has taken the throne. Video conferencing software has become the poster child of working from home. It became vital for business organizations around the globe, enabling collaboration among business partners. As a matter of fact, it’s now a key factor in how businesses function, how […]

Jive is a well-known intranet and collaboration software. Founded in 2001, it is one of the pioneers in the team collaboration industry.  Having said that, Jive is not the only team collaboration software available in the market. There are plenty of tools (both old and new ones) which are great alternatives to Jive.  In this […]

On August 14, 2013, the world media scene became flooded with publications about a new team chat. “An email killer’, ‘the newest enterprise social network’, ‘the next act of Flickr’s co-founder’ – this is how observers tagged Slack. On the landing page, the tool was described as a ‘searchable infinite brain’ requiring ‘zero-effort knowledge management.’ […]

Many of us love Facebook, right? Everyone is out there. It’s great for sharing cat photos and keeping track of your friends’ birthdays.  However, it’s not the best tool for internal communication in the workplace. Your team needs something more private to discuss tasks, and projects and share confidential information. Then you need an internal […]

The era of remote working and internet connectivity is upon us, and the communication tools are the talk of the global town. It seems as though the pandemic has brought the world to a standstill. But this is not quite so, is it? It triggered the biggest working experiment in the world – the remote […]

So, do you consider using Asana or Trello as project management tools? If you’re on the fence, you’ve come to the right place. This review will assist you in making the best choice. Welcome!    At Chanty, we love exploring different tools. Learning about the pros and cons of different apps helps us make our […]

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 […]