What do Russian developers offer instead of popular foreign messengers WhatsApp, Viber and Telegram? Services for exchanging text and voice messages have become an integral part of our lives, becoming a common means of communication and solving business issues. It is impossible to refuse the convenient format offered by Western countries, although we should expect a deterioration in the quality of communication and even leaving the market from the usual applications. Therefore, users are becoming interested in alternative offers, and Russian messengers are starting to move more actively towards the consumer.
The best russian messengers: list
When talking about Russian managers, we should keep in mind applications developed by development companies registered in the Russian Federation. For example, Telegram, which has quickly gained popularity, does not apply to them, since it does not have servers or representative offices in Russia. So, let's consider Russian applications.
eXpress
eXpress Messenger is a successful combination of a classic manager with a platform for corporate communication. Users have the opportunity to implement personal and work communications. Using eXpress helps to establish internal connections between company employees and organize communication, as well as business partners. The service's functionality includes the exchange of text and voice messages, audio and video content, and the use of bots. Access to the enterprise's information structures is provided.
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Yandex.Messenger
Yandex.Messenger is similar in functionality to the well-known WhatsApp, although it cannot be considered a direct analogue. The service is adapted for different devices, there are mobile and browser versions. The advantage of this application is integration with other Yandex products. Yandex.Messenger is focused on the needs of users for personal and business communication, it is convenient and has an intuitive interface.
VK Teams
The VK Teams messenger is the result of the work of specialists from the Russian company VK, formerly part of the Mail.ru Group. The service is part of the VK WorkSpace ecosystem and is focused on corporate use.
The functionality is convenient for business management and organizing teamwork. Employees of companies are provided with wide opportunities for communication, planning work events, and performing joint tasks. The service provides messaging, video conferencing, mail and messaging services, and cloud storage of information.
Tada.team
The messenger for corporate communications was created in 2019 in Russia. This is a product of native development, carried out by three specialists - two front-end developers and one back-end. The functionality allows you to solve business management problems and create a single communication space in the company. Users receive a full range of communication and collaboration tools, including prompt support via the helpdesk system.
Pachca
Pachca is a messaging app available for Android and iOS devices that allows users to send messages, make voice and video calls, and share files with their contacts. The messenger created by Primavera is included in the Russian software registry and is actively used in small and medium-sized businesses, as well as in educational institutions.
Amo
A corporate service with extended functionality. Just like other most popular Russian messengers, it is designed to support the functioning of business projects. The developer was amoCRM.
The service's special feature is that it regulates the access granted to each employee. Depending on the settings of rights and roles, employees can communicate personally and in groups, use bots, work channels, and distribute colleagues across work groups or departments.
Mango Talker
A convenient tool for companies working with a large number of clients. The developer is the Russian provider in the field of IP telephony Mango Office.
The service allows you to work with incoming calls, creates an internal communication environment. Company employees have access to colleagues' contacts and all possible ways of communication. Users are given the opportunity to make calls from a desktop computer or laptop, thereby replacing a landline phone.
TrueConf
TrueConf service works in all known operating systems - iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, Web. It combines the functionality of a messenger with an extended set of services - video conferencing, organizing chats, setting up work channels.
Modifications for server and cloud storage have been developed. Data is reliably protected, but users have the option of integrating an antivirus.
Communigate
Messenger for corporate communications includes different types of data exchange. Chats, channels, chat bot, task manager are supported. Threads and reactions are not available.
Full access is provided only to personal calls. Conferences are limited, call recording and screen sharing are allowed only in integrated applications. Data is well protected by modern means. End-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, encryption of data stored on the server are used.
Let's sum it up
We have presented the most popular Russian messengers that can replace the departed foreign solutions. They will increase the efficiency of interaction between colleagues and partners and simply as a form of communication. Many of these services already have a regular audience. For example, the number of corporate users of eXpress exceeds one million users.
Some of the presented messengers have similar functionality in many ways, but they prioritize the development of their capabilities and key features differently.
