In the recent past, the corporate messenger Slack was popular in Russian companies. It allowed colleagues to exchange messages, allowed integration with third-party services, allowed for the administration of employee accounts, and solved many other tasks. In light of the geopolitical situation and taking into account the sanctions, the developers of the messenger limited its functioning in Russia - now only a free tariff with a minimum of basic functions is available in our country.
This turned out to be insufficient for the needs of modern companies, and the question naturally arose: what alternatives to Slack exist in Russia? There are many of them, their number is constantly increasing against the background of high demand, so it is important to choose a truly worthy replacement for Slack, developed in Russia and protected from the influence of sanctions. In this review - the top 9 such applications, a detailed analysis of their functions and advantages.
eXpress
The messenger is a full-fledged platform for internal corporate communication in chat, audio and video communication mode. Both personal and group communication are possible. The functions of exchanging any files are implemented, which is very popular in business interactions between colleagues.
In the Russian analogue of Slack — eXpress messenger — it is possible to respond to messages, use emoji, sticker packs and other means of emotional coloring that are available in Telegram and other common messengers. eXpress has a tag system that allows you to group chats by any criteria and easily find the necessary information in the history of communication with colleagues. The developers also paid attention to another aspect of communication — video conferencing: eXpress supports video calls for 250+ participants.
Advantages
One of the important advantages of the eXpress corporate messenger is the high level of security it provides. When using it, corporate data is subject to multi-level encryption and stored in secure crypto containers. TLS encryption (channel between the server and the client) and interserver communication are implemented. The eXpress messenger is certified by the FSTEC of the Russian Federation, which confirms its high level of security.
An important advantage of eXpress, which makes this messenger a worthy analogue of Slack, is the ability to integrate with third-party services used in companies. eXpress can be integrated with corporate CRM, accounting system and many other tools.
eXpress is a cross-platform messenger, and this is another of its advantages. It can be used in Windows, Linux, MacOS, Ubuntu. Mobile versions are available for Android and iOS. A cloud version of the messenger is provided.
Prices
The free tariff allows individual use of the eXpress messenger on a public server and with limited functionality (for example, such functions as tags and video calls will not be available).
The "Company" tariff allows you to use the application on your own server, makes stealth mode available, video conferences and some other functions. Cost - 250 rubles. per month for each user.
The "Corporation" tariff, in addition to what "Company" provides, opens access to Smart Apps and professional assistance with implementing the messenger in the company. The cost is discussed individually.
VK Teams
This alternative to Slack was offered by the developers of the VK company. The corporate messenger from the VKontakte team allows colleagues to exchange text messages, organize video conferences, store information in the cloud, plan work tasks in the calendar, use corporate mail, and send messages.
In the messenger, you can build a company structure, and then distribute employees by departments and divisions. After this work, it is much easier to find the right employee and start communicating with him.
Advantages
The developers of the corporate messenger VK Teams paid due attention to video conferences. Users can communicate via video in high - up to 4K - quality, and without restrictions on the number of participants and time, which are typical for many other applications.
VK Teams provides a high level of security for corporate data. The messenger has TLS encryption and integration with DLP, preventing unauthorized access to information.
The messenger has convenient and useful mini-applications that allow you to issue certificates, submit applications, and perform some other actions in a single window. It is possible to integrate with third-party tools, in particular, CRM.
Versions of VK Teams are available for Windows, Linux, and MasOS. Mobile applications have been developed for Android and iOS. There is a cloud version of VK Teams.
Prices
The VK Teams corporate messenger can be used for free - in this case, a limited set of basic functions will be available.
To be able to control the work of employees, access some other functions, you should switch to the "Corporate Messenger" tariff. Cost - from 1690 rubles. per month depending on the number of users.
To get access to 100 GB of cloud space and an extended version of corporate mail, you should switch to the "All Inclusive" tariff. The cost is from 3,990 rubles per month depending on the number of users.
There is an "Advanced Configuration" tariff, which provides access to the intranet portal, work task management and address book. Its cost is calculated individually.
Pachca
This analogue of Slack in Russia, developed by the domestic company Primavera, allows colleagues to communicate in text chats, audio and video formats. The ability to exchange documents and other files is implemented. A convenient thread system is provided, allowing you to create a discussion thread under a specific message and not overload the main conversation with information.
Pachca allows you to create group chats, invite colleagues to them using tags. In the messenger, you can use channels to broadcast news and convey important information to employees. It is possible to set work tasks, assign people responsible for their implementation, monitor the work of employees on tasks.
Advantages
Pachca is liked by users for its intuitive interface. The messenger is easy to understand, it is convenient to use.
Pachca is a cross-platform messenger. The developers focus on the mobile versions of the application for Android and iOS. A cloud version of the messenger is provided. You can also download the application for Windows, Linux and MacOS.
The corporate messenger Pachca ensures data security. The servers through which information is exchanged are located in Russia. Data backup is implemented, performed daily. The messenger is included in the register of Russian software, which confirms its high level of security.
Rates
It is possible to use Pachca for free with a limit of up to 2000 messages per month. On the "Company" tariff, the cost per user will be 199 rubles per month, which opens access to unlimited messages. The "Corporation" tariff is 499 rubles per month per user and also includes OpenID SSO and Active Directory.
Bitrix24
This messenger is part of the popular CRM Bitrix24 in our country. It allows employees to communicate in personal, group open and closed chats, saves the history of correspondence. Audio and video calls are possible - both personal and group, in the conference format. It is possible to send files.
The peculiarity of the corporate messenger Bitrix24 is the ability to perform various work tasks directly during communication. Employees can plan meetings and other events, transfer important information to "News", perform other actions directly in the corporate chat.
Advantages
Bitrix24 is a cross-platform corporate messenger. It can be used on computers and laptops with different operating systems. A mobile application of the messenger is available. There is a web version that allows colleagues to communicate without installing the application on a computer or phone.
The Bitrix24 messenger provides the ability to quickly express emotions without wasting time typing a message. Likes, built-in and added image sets are intended for this.
An important advantage of Bitrix24 is its close connection with the CRM of the same name. When using it in a company, employees will be able to plan tasks, set reminders in the calendar, and solve other work tasks directly in the chat.
Prices
There is a free version of the Bitrix24 corporate messenger. The amount of cloud space in it is limited to 5 GB, the set of available functions is minimal.
The tariff plans "Basic", "Standard" and "Professional" are provided. The number of users and the set of functions provided by them increase in accordance with how these plans were listed above. The monthly fee for a yearly subscription in the Basic tariff is 1,990 rubles, Standard - 5,590 rubles, Professional - 11,190 rubles.
Roschat
This corporate messenger was developed by the domestic group of companies "Informtekhnika". It allows employees to use standard communication options in the format of text chats - personal and group, audio and video calls. The Roschat messenger has implemented information channels, the administrators of which can publish news and other important information for the company's employees. It is possible to exchange files up to 50 MB.
Advantages
Roschat is a cross-platform messenger. It works in all common operating systems for computers and mobile devices, allows use without installing the application - through the web interface.
The Roschat messenger opens up the widest integration possibilities. It can be combined with the company's ACS and monitor the statuses (at work / absent) and movements of employees. The messenger can be integrated with a corporate PBX and make calls through a regular telephone network. Roschat integrates with the Active Directory service, which, in particular, greatly simplifies working with the contact database.
Roschat has a geolocation function - the messenger transmits data on the location of employees. Another interesting "feature" of this corporate messenger is the walkie-talkie function, which allows you to quickly send important messages to employees.
Roschat developers paid great attention to security. When using this messenger, data is protected by the DLP system of the well-known company InfoWatch, which reliably protects against hacker attacks and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Rates
The developers of the Roschat messenger, which is a worthy analogue of Slack in Russia, adhere to a flexible pricing policy. They individually calculate the cost of the license for each customer, taking into account their requests and the specifics of their work.
Amo
Amo is one of the simplest messengers in terms of functionality, which, nevertheless, deserves to be included in our top 10 as a Russian analogue of Slack. Amo allows you to communicate in personal and group chats and discuss work issues in them. It is possible to create channels to centrally send important information to employees. It is possible to group channels and chats according to the criteria set by users. The corporate messenger has bots that allow you to automate routine operations - paying bills, generating reports, and others. Alas, the Amo messenger does not have the ability to make video calls, configure employee access rights, and integrate with third-party services.
Advantages
The relatively small functionality of the Amo corporate messenger can be considered its advantage - employees of companies easily master this software product, which is not overloaded with functions. Another advantage of Amo is its cross-platform nature. The messenger can be used on computers and laptops with Windows and MacOS, mobile devices with Android and iOS. The developers also provided a web version that allows employees to communicate without local installation of the application - through a browser.
The Amo messenger provides a certain level of data security - the information that is transmitted when using it is encrypted. Automatic data backup is provided, which is performed once every few hours.
Prices
The corporate messenger Amo is free if up to 5 users communicate with it.
With the effect of six months, if the number of Amo users is from 6 to 12, the cost of using it will be 990 rubles per month, from 12 to 24 - 1,990 rubles per month, from 25 to 50 - 4,990 rubles per month, from 50 to 200 - 9,900 rubles per month, from 201 to 500 - 19,990, up to 1000 users - 29,990 rubles per month.
TrueConf
This is the name of a Russian videoconferencing platform, supplemented by a corporate messenger of the same name. The latter allows you to communicate in personal and group chats, send files, and control remote computers. Along with chatting, you can show presentations to users and work with lecture notes and an electronic board. These functions determine the scope of application of the TrueConf messenger - educational institutions are showing increased interest in it.
A distinctive feature of TrueConf is the autonomy of this corporate messenger. It can be installed in a closed company circuit and used without an Internet connection.
Advantages
TrueConf is a cross-platform corporate messenger. It can be installed on stationary and mobile operating systems - Windows, Linux and MacOS, Android and iOS. The messenger can also be used without installing the application - in a browser, in which you can open the TrueConf web version.
The high quality of video communication provided by the TrueConf corporate messenger deserves special attention. Users can see each other in Ultra HD quality, which allows you to organize webinars and other similar events where high image detail is important.
TrueConf is a secure corporate messenger. It can be integrated with antivirus software. Text messages transmitted when using it are encrypted using end-to-end technology via VPN gateways, video content is encrypted using a proprietary (in-house developed) codec. The messenger is included in the register of domestic software.
Rates
The developers of the TrueConf corporate messenger individually calculate its cost for each customer, taking into account the number of users. There is a free version for up to 10 users. There are benefits for representatives of educational institutions.
YandexMessager
Initially, this messenger, created in 2020, was an internal communication tool for Yandex. Later, it was allocated to the public project Yandex Chats, which after rebranding acquired its modern name - Yandex Messenger. In terms of functionality, it resembles Telegram, but when transferring business communication to it, it allows you not to be distracted by non-work messages. In Yandex Messenger, you can interact with colleagues in personal and group chats, make audio and video calls. It is possible to create channels for publishing important public information.
Advantages
Yandex Messenger as an alternative to Slack in Russia is part of the Yandex 360 products and services, which also include corporate mail, file storage, a service for video meetings, etc. The solution has such popular functions as threads, reactions, polls and an address book.
Yandex Messenger developers took care of security. All data transmitted through this means of business communication is securely encrypted.
Yandex Messenger has a convenient feature that is difficult to find in other applications for business communication - transcription of voice messages.
Summarizing the features and advantages of Yandex Messenger, we can conclude: this tool for internal corporate communication is optimal for small teams whose members mainly use text messages. Its interface is simple and intuitive, users easily master it and use it with pleasure in their work.
Rates
Speaking about rates for Yandex Messenger, we mean rates for Yandex 360 services. The cost starts from 249 rubles per user per month and increases depending on the set of functions and capabilities that the customer chooses.
TamTam
The previous name of this corporate messenger was OK Messages. It indicates its origin - TamTam is an integral part of the Odnoklassniki social network. Since 2018, the messenger can be used separately - without being tied to the social network.
TamTam allows colleagues to exchange text messages on work issues in personal and group chats, communicate in audio and video format (including in groups, that is, in conference mode). Chats can have up to 50 moderators monitoring the correspondence. File transfer of up to 2 GB is implemented, which are saved in the cloud of unlimited volume. In the TamTam corporate messenger, you can create channels to centrally share important information with employees.
Advantages
TamTam is a cross-platform corporate messenger. It can be installed on stationary Windows, Linux and MacOS, mobile Android and iOS. The developers have created a web version of the TamTam messenger, allowing you to communicate in it without installing the application.
TamTam is a secure messenger. It implements data encryption using the TLS protocol. In addition, proprietary (self-developed) encryption protocols are used, increasing the level of security of sensitive data.
The TamTam messenger has a Bot API. This tool allows you to create chat bots to automate routine operations and improve the efficiency of the company. There are official chat bots created by the developer company - they prevent spam in chats, allow you to discuss posts, help emotionally color business communication, and solve other problems.
Rates
The corporate TamTam messenger has an important advantage - this business communication tool is completely free. This advantage is relevant for small and/or newly created companies that are looking for a convenient tool for business communication, but at the same time have to save money.
