{"id":19623,"date":"2025-09-09T09:17:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/?p=19623"},"modified":"2026-03-31T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T00:00:00","slug":"pumble-vs-chanty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/pumble-vs-chanty\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumble vs Chanty: Which Free Tool is Actually Built for Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Modern teams require more than text messaging to stay in touch. Consequently, it\u2019s become essential to keep an eye out for advanced features with enough power to support a growing business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is often the trickiest part. Many platforms are expensive to begin with, and those features you need? They\u2019re likely locked behind a paywall.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, for the last few years, I\u2019ve been using Pumble by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>, an app with no hidden fees where work feels simple. Recently, I&#8217;ve also seen chatter about another app catering to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/hybrid-remote-work-models\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote and hybrid<\/a> teams \u2014 Chanty \u2014 and wanted to see how the platforms compare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what happens in a Pumble vs Chanty run-in? Which should you pick as your new, easy-to-use digital collaboration hub?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs.-Chanty-cover.webp\" alt=\"Pumble-vs.-Chanty-cover\" class=\"wp-image-23701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs.-Chanty-cover.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs.-Chanty-cover-600x300.webp 600w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs.-Chanty-cover-1110x555.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs.-Chanty-cover-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs.-Chanty-cover-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Why trust us?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human reviewers try out each app and follow strict guidelines while writing about the comparisons. We follow a transparent, clear, and systematic methodology, so that every review is objective and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-chanty-features-comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Chanty: Features comparison&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble and Chanty help small businesses escape endless paid upgrades found in many <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/best-team-chat-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">popular team chat apps<\/a>. But, does either have a free plan that can keep up with growing teams?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble does, offering <strong>unlimited message history and users even on the free plan<\/strong>. For this reason, the app has positioned itself as a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\/free-slack-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reliable Slack alternative<\/a>, minus the sneaky paywall ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Chanty provides a unique feature usually missing from similar <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-collaboration-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration software<\/a> \u2014 centralized Kanban boards for task management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are the main differences between Pumble and Chanty?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The apps differ in terms of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pricing<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>When billed annually, Pumble\u2019s pricing starts at $2.49 per user per month, compared to Chanty\u2019s $3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free plan constraints: <\/strong>Both have an unlimited, searchable messaging history, plus 1:1 voice and video calls. However, Chanty\u2019s free plan has a hard limit of a maximum of 5 users, making it more suitable for microteams just starting out.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration approach: <\/strong>Pumble turns <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/team-communication-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team communication<\/a> into the backbone of collaboration, going beyond messaging with guest access and video conferencing. Meanwhile, Chanty focuses on task-oriented communication, with integrated task management for teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line is that both apps prioritize no-fuss <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/business-messaging-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business communication<\/a> \u2014 it just comes down to picking the one that doesn\u2019t put unnecessary limits on your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The below table summarizes our Pumble vs Chanty comparison.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Pumble<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Chanty<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014<strong> FREE:<\/strong> Unlimited users &amp; message history<br>\u2014<strong> PRO:<\/strong> $2.49\/user\/month<br>\u2014<strong> BUSINESS:<\/strong> $3.99\/user\/month<br>\u2014<strong> ENTERPRISE:<\/strong> $6.99\/user\/month<\/td><td>\u2014<strong> Free:<\/strong> Up to 5 users<br>\u2014<strong> Business:<\/strong> $3\/user\/month<br>\u2014<strong> Enterprise:<\/strong> Pricing available upon request<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Interface<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014 Familiar and intuitive<br>\u2014 Customizable sidebar and themes<\/td><td>\u2014 Simple<br>\u2014 Limited customization options<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Communication features<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014 Channels<br>\u2014 Threads<br>\u2014 Mentions and reactions&nbsp;<br>\u2014 Pinned and saved messages\u2014 Scheduled messages<br>\u2014 Video conferencing and audio calls<br>\u2014 Voice and video messages<\/td><td>\u2014 Public and private chats<br>\u2014 Channels<br>\u2014 Voice messages<br>\u2014 Scheduled and disappearing messages<br>\u2014 Voice and video calls<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Task management&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Available via Plaky integration<\/td><td>Built-in Kanban boards &amp; Teambook<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>File sharing and storage<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014<strong> FREE:<\/strong> 10 GB per workspace<br>\u2014<strong> PRO:<\/strong> 10 GB per user<br>\u2014<strong> BUSINESS:<\/strong> 20 GB per user<br>\u2014 <strong>ENTERPRISE:<\/strong> 100 GB per user<\/td><td>\u2014<strong> Free:<\/strong> 20 GB per team<br>\u2014<strong> Business:<\/strong> 20 GB per user<br>\u2014<strong> Enterprise:<\/strong> Custom storage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014 Core apps like Gmail, GitHub, Google Calendar, Zapier, AI Assistant<br>\u2014 Clockify and Plaky&nbsp;<\/td><td>Popular integrations include Zapier, Google Drive, OneDrive, YouTube<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>24\/7, 100% human support on all plans (email, phone, chat)<\/td><td>\u2014 Community support (on the free plan)&nbsp;<br>\u2014 24\/7 (on paid plans)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><td>Solid<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, it\u2019s time for the feature-by-feature deep dive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Free team communication app<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/solutions\/remote-work\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-chanty-pumbles-free-plan-feels-more-complete\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Chanty: Pumble\u2019s free plan feels more complete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first things we examine when choosing a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/workplace-chat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workplace communication app<\/a> is the pricing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although both apps have free and paid plans, <strong>Pumble is more affordable<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble\u2019s no-cost plan has solidified its position as a <strong>powerful free <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/best-slack-alternatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Slack alternative<\/strong><\/a>, as it provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/knowledge-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Unlimited message history<\/strong><\/a> and users,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10 GB of storage per workspace<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data importing from Slack<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/moving-your-team-from-slack-to-pumble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transitioning from Slack to Pumble<\/a> a few years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to find many of Slack\u2019s paid features available in Pumble for free. Making the switch was easy and both real-time and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/asynchronous-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asynchronous communication<\/a> kept running smoothly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unhappy with Slack? Try Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you decide to scale your team with Pumble, the PRO plan costs $2.49 per user\/month (billed annually) and unlocks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/group-meetings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Group calls<\/strong><\/a> (voice and video),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More integrations<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/screen-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Screen sharing<\/strong><\/a>, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1535\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-features-pricing-.webp\" alt=\"Pumble features &amp; pricing\" class=\"wp-image-23733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-features-pricing-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-features-pricing--352x300.webp 352w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-features-pricing--1110x947.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-features-pricing--768x655.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-features-pricing--1536x1310.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-features-pricing--14x12.webp 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble features &amp; pricing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble has two additional plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BUSINESS:<\/strong> Priced at $3.99 per user\/month, it includes Pumble features from the PRO plan, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/using-pumble\/calls-and-meetings\/meet-recording\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meeting recordings<\/a>, 20 GB of file storage per user, guest access, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ENTERPRISE: <\/strong>Costs<strong> <\/strong>$6.99 per user\/month, and, besides having access to features from the BUSINESS plan, users can manage access using SAML SSO (single sign-on) and enjoy 100 GB of cloud storage per seat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that there\u2019s some overlap between Pumble and Chanty features, we come to an important question \u2014 is Chanty still free for unlimited users? Sadly,<strong> the free plan can host up to 5 team members,<\/strong> although it does offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unlimited private and public chats,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Searchable messaging history<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>20 GB of team storage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1281\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-business-plan-pricing-2026-.webp\" alt=\"Chanty business plan pricing (2026)\" class=\"wp-image-23734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-business-plan-pricing-2026-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-business-plan-pricing-2026--422x300.webp 422w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-business-plan-pricing-2026--1110x790.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-business-plan-pricing-2026--768x547.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-business-plan-pricing-2026--1536x1093.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-business-plan-pricing-2026--18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chanty business plan pricing <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Like Pumble, Chanty provides unlimited message history across all plans. Unfortunately, once you\u2019re ready to scale beyond 5 team members, the no-cost plan starts to resemble a \u201cfreemium\u201d model nudging you toward a paid tier:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Business: <\/strong>Priced at $3 per user per month (billed annually), it comes with additional features, including audio\/video conferencing, group channels, and team messaging.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>Pricing is available upon inquiry. This subscription brings users custom permissions, advanced dashboards and reporting, and custom data retention policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both apps are affordable, but <strong>Chanty could bring additional costs to budget-conscious teams that exceed the 5-user limit on the free plan.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast,<strong> Pumble won\u2019t penalize you for bringing on more colleagues, so scaling your team comes with no unexpected cost spikes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No frills, no limits \u2014 try Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a free collaboration tool that lets you connect with more than 5 users? Discover the best option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\/free-chanty-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Chanty Alternative<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-chanty-chanty-has-a-simple-ui-but-pumble-is-more-customizable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Chanty: Chanty has a simple UI, but Pumble is more customizable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the user interface, <strong>both apps have an uncomplicated design<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chanty\u2019s basic design flattens the learning curve for new users. If Chanty is your introduction to asynchronous communication software, you\u2019ll probably have no problem getting into the swing of things.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1005\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-interface-is-known-for-its-signature-simplicity-.webp\" alt=\"Chanty\u2019s interface is known for its signature simplicity\" class=\"wp-image-23735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-interface-is-known-for-its-signature-simplicity-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-interface-is-known-for-its-signature-simplicity--537x300.webp 537w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-interface-is-known-for-its-signature-simplicity--1110x620.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-interface-is-known-for-its-signature-simplicity--768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-interface-is-known-for-its-signature-simplicity--1536x858.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-interface-is-known-for-its-signature-simplicity--18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chanty\u2019s interface is known for its signature simplicity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After completing the registration process, which only took a few minutes, I was presented with the left-hand section of the app, where I found my:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong>, which lets me manage team activity, invite new members, and suspend or activate users,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chats<\/strong>, with conversations that are either private, involving select team members, or public, with new members added automatically when they join the workspace,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tasks<\/strong>, which gives me the option to organize my tasks into columns and categorize them how I see fit,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calls<\/strong>, to make phone calls from within the app,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Files<\/strong>, which gives me an overview of shared files in either Table or Card view, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apps<\/strong>, which allow me to quickly find available and installed integrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"878\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Get-a-clear-timeline-of-all-team-activity-in-Chanty-.webp\" alt=\"Get a clear timeline of all team activity in Chanty\" class=\"wp-image-23736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Get-a-clear-timeline-of-all-team-activity-in-Chanty-.webp 724w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Get-a-clear-timeline-of-all-team-activity-in-Chanty--247x300.webp 247w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Get-a-clear-timeline-of-all-team-activity-in-Chanty--10x12.webp 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get a clear timeline of all team activity in Chanty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The layout is much simpler than most popular apps, so finding what you need takes no time at all \u2014 a big plus in my book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The downside is that you might find the interface slightly unappealing, especially if you\u2019re already used to more customizable <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-instant-messaging-apps-for-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business communication apps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Pumble-UI-is-easy-to-use-and-adapt-to-your-workflows-.webp\" alt=\"The Pumble UI is easy to use and adapt to your workflows\" class=\"wp-image-23737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Pumble-UI-is-easy-to-use-and-adapt-to-your-workflows-.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Pumble-UI-is-easy-to-use-and-adapt-to-your-workflows--534x300.webp 534w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Pumble-UI-is-easy-to-use-and-adapt-to-your-workflows--1110x623.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Pumble-UI-is-easy-to-use-and-adapt-to-your-workflows--768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/The-Pumble-UI-is-easy-to-use-and-adapt-to-your-workflows--18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pumble UI is easy to use and adapt to your workflows<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble also keeps its UI simple while having a design that feels intuitive and familiar. Using the customizable sidebar is straightforward, and I always have a bird\u2019s-eye view of my:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Channels,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/mentions-and-reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mentions and reactions<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Threaded conversations<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong>and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/direct-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Direct messages<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The logical layout keeps my workspace clutter-free and eliminates the need for long, drawn-out <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/employee-onboarding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employee onboarding<\/a> \u2014 at least it did for me. The design choices bring team communication into focus, rather than overly complex features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, you can further <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/how-to-organize-channels-in-pumble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">organize your sidebar<\/a> into sections containing relevant channels. For teams working across multiple channels, a well-organized sidebar prevents disarray and confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1272\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customize-your-sidebar-just-the-way-you-like-it-in-Pumble-.webp\" alt=\"Customize your sidebar just the way you like it in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-23738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customize-your-sidebar-just-the-way-you-like-it-in-Pumble-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customize-your-sidebar-just-the-way-you-like-it-in-Pumble--425x300.webp 425w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customize-your-sidebar-just-the-way-you-like-it-in-Pumble--1110x784.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customize-your-sidebar-just-the-way-you-like-it-in-Pumble--768x543.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customize-your-sidebar-just-the-way-you-like-it-in-Pumble--1536x1085.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customize-your-sidebar-just-the-way-you-like-it-in-Pumble--18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Customize your sidebar just the way you like it in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, Chanty\u2019s barebones simplicity makes sense for non-technical teams. Conversely, Pumble\u2019s interface makes it possible to keep track of multiple teams and projects with greater ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our comparison focuses solely on Pumble and Chanty. However, you might be curious how these apps compare to other collaboration tools. For more information, check out this page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/best-team-messaging-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Best Team Messaging Apps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Less friction, better communication<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-chanty-pumble-is-a-more-well-rounded-communication-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Chanty: Pumble is a more well-rounded communication app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speaking of team communication, that\u2019s where Pumble shines.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I find <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/threads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>threaded conversations<\/strong><\/a> particularly useful, especially in tandem with <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>public and private channels<\/strong><\/a>. Each team or project can have a <strong>dedicated channel<\/strong>, keeping your <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/hq-digital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital HQ<\/a> tidy and organized.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Threads are one of the main features behind this simplicity and ease \u2014 they sort all relevant replies beneath the original message, so your team discussions won\u2019t spill out to the rest of the channel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Boost-your-communication-with-Pumbles-channels-and-threads-.webp\" alt=\"Boost your communication with Pumble\u2019s channels and threads\" class=\"wp-image-23739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Boost-your-communication-with-Pumbles-channels-and-threads-.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Boost-your-communication-with-Pumbles-channels-and-threads--450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Boost-your-communication-with-Pumbles-channels-and-threads--1110x740.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Boost-your-communication-with-Pumbles-channels-and-threads--768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Boost-your-communication-with-Pumbles-channels-and-threads--18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boost your communication with Pumble\u2019s channels and threads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can further streamline your communication with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pinned and saved messages<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/reminders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Reminders<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emoji reactions<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/schedule-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scheduled messages<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I appreciate not having to launch a separate <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-video-conferencing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video conferencing tool<\/a> just to join business meetings. Whether I\u2019m working from home or a coworking space, I can count on Pumble to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Display in-call messages,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blur my background,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide emoji reactions, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply noise cancellation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I was happy to see Chanty offers similar functionalities, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Team chat,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Channels,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Threads,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Message editing and formatting, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saved messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1015\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Keep-up-with-team-chats-schedule-messages-and-view-threads-in-Chanty.webp\" alt=\"Keep up with team chats, schedule messages, and view threads in Chanty\" class=\"wp-image-23740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Keep-up-with-team-chats-schedule-messages-and-view-threads-in-Chanty.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Keep-up-with-team-chats-schedule-messages-and-view-threads-in-Chanty-532x300.webp 532w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Keep-up-with-team-chats-schedule-messages-and-view-threads-in-Chanty-1110x626.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Keep-up-with-team-chats-schedule-messages-and-view-threads-in-Chanty-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Keep-up-with-team-chats-schedule-messages-and-view-threads-in-Chanty-1536x866.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Keep-up-with-team-chats-schedule-messages-and-view-threads-in-Chanty-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep up with team chats, schedule messages, and view threads in Chanty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One thing that stood out to me in Chanty is that both <strong>DMs and channels are grouped together<\/strong> in the Chats subsection. Most business messaging apps separate messages and channels, which is a layout that works best for me. Still, once I got used to this design choice, there was no confusion or aimless scrolling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1011\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-has-lightweight-audio-and-video-calls-.webp\" alt=\"Chanty has lightweight audio and video calls\" class=\"wp-image-23741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-has-lightweight-audio-and-video-calls-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-has-lightweight-audio-and-video-calls--534x300.webp 534w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-has-lightweight-audio-and-video-calls--1110x623.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-has-lightweight-audio-and-video-calls--768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-has-lightweight-audio-and-video-calls--1536x863.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-has-lightweight-audio-and-video-calls--18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chanty has lightweight audio and video calls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s obvious that Chanty began as a messaging-first platform, but I would have liked to see a \u201cSettings\u201d button and live chat during <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/one-on-one-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1:1 meetings<\/a>. I could share my screen and disable the audio and video feeds \u2014 that was it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble also includes 1:1 <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/video-conferencing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video calls<\/a> in the free plan, and the \u201cSettings\u201d button is clearly visible. This lets me quickly switch between cameras and microphones. More importantly, I can <strong>send in-meeting messages<\/strong> to share links or insights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Run effective meetings in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Teams-achieve-more-with-Pumbles-video-and-audio-calls-.webp\" alt=\"Teams achieve more with Pumble\u2019s video and audio calls\" class=\"wp-image-23742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Teams-achieve-more-with-Pumbles-video-and-audio-calls-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Teams-achieve-more-with-Pumbles-video-and-audio-calls--533x300.webp 533w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Teams-achieve-more-with-Pumbles-video-and-audio-calls--1110x625.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Teams-achieve-more-with-Pumbles-video-and-audio-calls--768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Teams-achieve-more-with-Pumbles-video-and-audio-calls--1536x865.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Teams-achieve-more-with-Pumbles-video-and-audio-calls--18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Teams achieve more with Pumble\u2019s video and audio calls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Ultimately, both apps have the features necessary for <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/effective-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>effective communication<\/strong><\/a>. Teams that don\u2019t hold many meetings can choose either. Organizations with more frequent meetings should probably pick Pumble for a better experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a comprehensive team communication app to complete your tech stack? Head to this roundup to see our top picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/best-team-communication-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 10 Team Communication Tools for Business<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-chanty-chanty-brings-integrated-task-management-for-teams\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Chanty: Chanty brings integrated task management for teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of project and task management,<strong> <\/strong><strong>Chanty boasts more native features.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-Chantys-Kanban-boards-from-the-Teambook-section-.webp\" alt=\"Access Chanty\u2019s Kanban boards from the Teambook section\" class=\"wp-image-23743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-Chantys-Kanban-boards-from-the-Teambook-section-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-Chantys-Kanban-boards-from-the-Teambook-section--730x294.webp 730w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-Chantys-Kanban-boards-from-the-Teambook-section--1110x448.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-Chantys-Kanban-boards-from-the-Teambook-section--768x310.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-Chantys-Kanban-boards-from-the-Teambook-section--1536x620.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-Chantys-Kanban-boards-from-the-Teambook-section--18x7.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Access Chanty\u2019s Kanban boards from the Teambook section<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I was able to access these features on the free plan, which was a plus, and had no trouble:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Turning messages into tasks<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Switching between<\/strong> <strong>Kanban boards<\/strong><strong> and List view<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assigning tasks<\/strong> to team members, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tracking activities<\/strong> through my History timeline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I could also send code snippets using <strong>Chanty\u2019s code editor<\/strong>, which was a nice touch. The editor reportedly supports over 50 programming languages and might help with your first serious coding project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1295\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Code-Editor-is-an-interesting-feature-.webp\" alt=\"Chanty\u2019s Code Editor is an interesting feature\" class=\"wp-image-23744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Code-Editor-is-an-interesting-feature-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Code-Editor-is-an-interesting-feature--417x300.webp 417w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Code-Editor-is-an-interesting-feature--1110x799.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Code-Editor-is-an-interesting-feature--768x553.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Code-Editor-is-an-interesting-feature--1536x1105.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Code-Editor-is-an-interesting-feature--18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chanty\u2019s Code Editor is an interesting feature<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Are these Chanty features useful? Definitely. Is this enough to completely eliminate the need for&nbsp; full-fledged project management software? Probably not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Chanty, Pumble features don\u2019t extend into task management. <strong>This<\/strong> <strong>doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/teams\/project-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>manage a project in Pumble<\/strong><\/a><strong> from start to finish <\/strong>\u2014 Pumble covers that via its free integration with its sister software, Plaky.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stay-in-the-know-about-project-updates-with-the-Pumble\u2013Plaky-integration-.webp\" alt=\"Stay in the know about project updates with the Pumble\u2013Plaky integration\" class=\"wp-image-23745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stay-in-the-know-about-project-updates-with-the-Pumble\u2013Plaky-integration-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stay-in-the-know-about-project-updates-with-the-Pumble\u2013Plaky-integration--730x281.webp 730w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stay-in-the-know-about-project-updates-with-the-Pumble\u2013Plaky-integration--1110x428.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stay-in-the-know-about-project-updates-with-the-Pumble\u2013Plaky-integration--768x296.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stay-in-the-know-about-project-updates-with-the-Pumble\u2013Plaky-integration--1536x592.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stay-in-the-know-about-project-updates-with-the-Pumble\u2013Plaky-integration--18x7.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stay in the know about project updates with the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/plaky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble\u2013Plaky integration<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Instead of going from one app window to the next, connecting Plaky to your workspace brings everything to your DMs, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comment notifications,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Item notifications, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subscription notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get projects done with Pumble &amp; Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For short-term to-do\u2019s, like sending reminders, organizing project updates, or setting up standup meetings, I personally like to use <strong>saved and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/using-pumble\/messages\/set-recurring-messages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>recurring messages<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"989\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Never-forget-urgent-work-thanks-to-scheduled-and-saved-messages-in-Pumble-.webp\" alt=\"Never forget urgent work thanks to scheduled and saved messages in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-23746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Never-forget-urgent-work-thanks-to-scheduled-and-saved-messages-in-Pumble-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Never-forget-urgent-work-thanks-to-scheduled-and-saved-messages-in-Pumble--546x300.webp 546w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Never-forget-urgent-work-thanks-to-scheduled-and-saved-messages-in-Pumble--1110x610.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Never-forget-urgent-work-thanks-to-scheduled-and-saved-messages-in-Pumble--768x422.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Never-forget-urgent-work-thanks-to-scheduled-and-saved-messages-in-Pumble--1536x844.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Never-forget-urgent-work-thanks-to-scheduled-and-saved-messages-in-Pumble--18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Never forget urgent work thanks to scheduled and saved messages in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the end, Chanty\u2019s features in this category \u2014 the Kanban boards in particular \u2014 are nice to have, but they won\u2019t expedite workflows for highly technical teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble, although without native task management features, can be used effectively for task organization. For more demanding work, <strong>Pumble pairs up nicely with Plaky and other integrations<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in seeing a thorough overview of what Chanty brings to the table? Take a look at our detailed review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/reviews\/chanty-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chanty Review 2026: An Honest Analysis by a Competitor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-chanty-chanty-has-limited-integrations-while-pumble-has-access-to-a-growing-marketplace\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Chanty: Chanty has limited integrations, while Pumble has access to a growing marketplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Pumble and Chanty integrate with a <strong>select number of third-party apps<\/strong>. I don\u2019t mind having a narrower choice, since too many integrations can quickly pile up and turn into <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-reduce-workplace-distractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workplace distractions<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The question is, how much can you achieve with the integrations available to you in each app?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right off the bat, you\u2019ll notice that Chanty has multiple integrations preinstalled, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zapier,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Drive,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dropbox, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OneDrive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1007\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-integrations-.webp\" alt=\"Chanty integrations\" class=\"wp-image-23747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-integrations-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-integrations--536x300.webp 536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-integrations--1110x621.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-integrations--768x430.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-integrations--1536x859.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chanty-integrations--18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chanty integrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In theory, you can use Zapier to connect Chanty to thousands of apps and automate parts of your workflows. But, <strong>most of the available integrations in Chanty focus on productivity and file management<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be nice to see some variety, with a handful of integrations covering multiple categories. Should you decide it\u2019s worth going for a paid plan, you can reach out to Chanty and request a custom integration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zapier-connects-Chanty-to-thousands-of-other-applications-.webp\" alt=\"Zapier connects Chanty to thousands of other applications\" class=\"wp-image-23748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zapier-connects-Chanty-to-thousands-of-other-applications-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zapier-connects-Chanty-to-thousands-of-other-applications--533x300.webp 533w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zapier-connects-Chanty-to-thousands-of-other-applications--1110x625.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zapier-connects-Chanty-to-thousands-of-other-applications--768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zapier-connects-Chanty-to-thousands-of-other-applications--1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zapier-connects-Chanty-to-thousands-of-other-applications--18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zapier connects Chanty to thousands of other applications<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Similarly to Chanty, Pumble doesn\u2019t overwhelm users with an abundance of third-party options. Some of its <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">core integrations<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gmail,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calendly,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI Assistant,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zapier, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zoom.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>what makes Pumble stand out from other communication software is that it\u2019s part of the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Productivity Bundle by CAKE.com<\/strong><\/a>. This means it integrates seamlessly with <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/updates\/pumble-plaky-clockify-integration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify and Plaky<\/a>, forming a powerful trio that covers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time tracking,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project management, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/employee-communication-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employee communication<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"921\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-3-star-products-with-a-CAKE.com-account-.webp\" alt=\"Access 3 star products with a CAKE.com account\" class=\"wp-image-23749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-3-star-products-with-a-CAKE.com-account-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-3-star-products-with-a-CAKE.com-account--586x300.webp 586w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-3-star-products-with-a-CAKE.com-account--1110x568.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-3-star-products-with-a-CAKE.com-account--768x393.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-3-star-products-with-a-CAKE.com-account--1536x786.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Access-3-star-products-with-a-CAKE.com-account--18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Access 3 star products with a CAKE.com account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I get a lot of use out of the Pumble\u2013Plaky integration. No time\u2019s wasted wondering what\u2019s happening with a task or project, and I get to follow along every step of the way, without closing Pumble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1034\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Explore-the-CAKE.com-Marketplace-find-or-build-the-apps-you-need-.webp\" alt=\"Explore the CAKE.com Marketplace &amp; find (or build) the apps you need\" class=\"wp-image-23750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Explore-the-CAKE.com-Marketplace-find-or-build-the-apps-you-need-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Explore-the-CAKE.com-Marketplace-find-or-build-the-apps-you-need--522x300.webp 522w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Explore-the-CAKE.com-Marketplace-find-or-build-the-apps-you-need--1110x638.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Explore-the-CAKE.com-Marketplace-find-or-build-the-apps-you-need--768x441.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Explore-the-CAKE.com-Marketplace-find-or-build-the-apps-you-need--1536x882.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Explore-the-CAKE.com-Marketplace-find-or-build-the-apps-you-need--18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/dev-docs.marketplace.cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com Marketplace<\/a> &amp; find (or build) the apps you need<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another perk is the CAKE.com Marketplace, where you can <strong>access additional integrations or even upload your own add-ons.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev-docs.marketplace.cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build your own add-ons in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you use a dense toolstack, Chanty likely has everything you need. If you want to create a specialized homebase for your internal apps, Pumble greatly smooths out the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Bundle up with CAKE.com<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/suite\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-chanty-pumble-has-outstanding-24-7-all-human-customer-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Chanty: Pumble has outstanding 24\/7, all-human customer support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a free user or paying customer, you deserve stellar customer support. Otherwise, your user experience crumbles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chanty provides support across all plans, but the level of priority and care users will receive may differ.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1115\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Report-an-issue-or-ask-a-question-in-Chanty-.webp\" alt=\"Report an issue or ask a question in Chanty\" class=\"wp-image-23751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Report-an-issue-or-ask-a-question-in-Chanty-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Report-an-issue-or-ask-a-question-in-Chanty--484x300.webp 484w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Report-an-issue-or-ask-a-question-in-Chanty--1110x688.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Report-an-issue-or-ask-a-question-in-Chanty--768x476.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Report-an-issue-or-ask-a-question-in-Chanty--1536x951.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Report-an-issue-or-ask-a-question-in-Chanty--18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Report an issue or ask a question in Chanty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Community support is available on the free plan<\/strong>, so you can resolve issues by submitting a ticket or browsing Chanty\u2019s help pages. Submitting a ticket takes no time at all, although the Help Center isn\u2019t as extensive as I would have hoped.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1073\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Help-Center-.webp\" alt=\"Chanty\u2019s Help Center\" class=\"wp-image-23752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Help-Center-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Help-Center--503x300.webp 503w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Help-Center--1110x662.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Help-Center--768x458.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Help-Center--1536x916.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Chantys-Help-Center--18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chanty\u2019s Help Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Help &amp; Support button also has a link to a Facebook community help group. It seems to be inactive though, with no recent updates or inquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Business plan users<\/strong> have access to a <strong>24\/7 support line<\/strong>, while <strong>enterprise users<\/strong> get a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dedicated support line,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Service-level agreement, <\/strong>and a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer success manager<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1315\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/All-Pumble-users-receive-round-the-clock-support-.webp\" alt=\"All Pumble users receive round-the-clock support\" class=\"wp-image-23753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/All-Pumble-users-receive-round-the-clock-support-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/All-Pumble-users-receive-round-the-clock-support--411x300.webp 411w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/All-Pumble-users-receive-round-the-clock-support--1110x811.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/All-Pumble-users-receive-round-the-clock-support--768x561.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/All-Pumble-users-receive-round-the-clock-support--1536x1122.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/All-Pumble-users-receive-round-the-clock-support--16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All Pumble users receive round-the-clock support<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Submitting a problem ticket doesn\u2019t always cut it, which is why <strong>Pumble has several ways users across all plans can ask for support<\/strong>. In addition to the exhaustive <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help pages<\/a>, you can <strong>reach a support agent via phone or email, any time of day and night<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally get frustrated when AI bots give me the run around. Knowing that another person is on the other end, trying to resolve my issues, is reassuring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/getting-started\/onboarding-for-new-users\/onboarding-for-new-workspace-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">onboarding process<\/a> also reflects this tailored approach, as qualifying customers can work with a dedicated success representative to get the most out of their Pumble experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, Pumble takes the lead here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Receive 24\/7 human support in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-chanty-pumble-is-better-equipped-for-external-collaboration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Chanty: Pumble is better equipped for external collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While only 5 people can be part of your free Chanty workspace, you can upgrade your <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/share-information-in-a-remote-setting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">knowledge and information sharing<\/a> strategies by <strong>inviting 2 guest users<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1109\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Send-invitations-to-members-and-guests-in-Chanty-.webp\" alt=\"Send invitations to members and guests in Chanty\" class=\"wp-image-23754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Send-invitations-to-members-and-guests-in-Chanty-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Send-invitations-to-members-and-guests-in-Chanty--487x300.webp 487w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Send-invitations-to-members-and-guests-in-Chanty--1110x684.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Send-invitations-to-members-and-guests-in-Chanty--768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Send-invitations-to-members-and-guests-in-Chanty--1536x946.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Send-invitations-to-members-and-guests-in-Chanty--18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Send invitations to members and guests in Chanty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>add 1 single-conversation guest<\/strong> and restrict their access only to the channel you\u2019ve selected. Clients, customers, and contractors don\u2019t need to know every nook and cranny of your organization and can stick to chats that pertain to them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Manually-reinvite-or-delete-members-and-guests-in-Chanty-.webp\" alt=\"Manually reinvite or delete members and guests in Chanty\" class=\"wp-image-23755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Manually-reinvite-or-delete-members-and-guests-in-Chanty-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Manually-reinvite-or-delete-members-and-guests-in-Chanty--730x266.webp 730w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Manually-reinvite-or-delete-members-and-guests-in-Chanty--1110x404.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Manually-reinvite-or-delete-members-and-guests-in-Chanty--768x279.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Manually-reinvite-or-delete-members-and-guests-in-Chanty--1536x559.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Manually-reinvite-or-delete-members-and-guests-in-Chanty--18x7.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Manually reinvite or delete members and guests in Chanty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019ve probably guessed, <strong>multi-conversation guests have more access to your workspace<\/strong>. This Chanty feature works best for teams that occasionally need to bring in a consultant or contractor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inviting guests is a breeze, although I had to manually remove these accounts once they were no longer needed. The <strong>Business plan<\/strong> seems more suitable for businesses with multiple external collaborators, as it <strong>offers 3 guest accounts per member<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving onto Pumble, the app also categorizes guest accounts into <strong>single-channel and multi-channel guests<\/strong>. Thus, you have full control over what invited guests get to do and access in your digital space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Invite-single-channel-and-multi-channel-guests-in-Pumble-.webp\" alt=\"Invite single-channel and multi-channel guests in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-23756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Invite-single-channel-and-multi-channel-guests-in-Pumble-.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Invite-single-channel-and-multi-channel-guests-in-Pumble--528x300.webp 528w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Invite-single-channel-and-multi-channel-guests-in-Pumble--1110x630.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Invite-single-channel-and-multi-channel-guests-in-Pumble--768x436.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Invite-single-channel-and-multi-channel-guests-in-Pumble--1536x872.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Invite-single-channel-and-multi-channel-guests-in-Pumble--18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Invite single-channel and multi-channel guests in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For every paid user, you can invite <strong>up to 5 single-channel guests for free<\/strong>, while multi-channel accounts are billed as regular users. So, for agencies and teams handling client-heavy work, Pumble can carry the load.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1248\" height=\"1180\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customize-guest-account-access-in-Pumble-.webp\" alt=\"Customize guest account access in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-23757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customize-guest-account-access-in-Pumble-.webp 1248w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customize-guest-account-access-in-Pumble--317x300.webp 317w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customize-guest-account-access-in-Pumble--1083x1024.webp 1083w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customize-guest-account-access-in-Pumble--768x726.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customize-guest-account-access-in-Pumble--13x12.webp 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1248px) 100vw, 1248px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Customize guest account access in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble also gives you more customization. Namely, you can <strong>set an expiration date for time-limited collaborations<\/strong>. Once the specified date comes around, the guest access will automatically expire and keep your info locked tight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this Pumble vs Chanty round, you\u2019ll have to weigh the pros and cons. If you work with the occasional external collaborator, Chanty can handle that pressure. However, small to mid-size businesses looking to bring in more contractors or clients will have more use of Pumble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn how you can leverage this Pumble feature to your advantage, see this post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/introduction-to-pumbles-guest-access-feature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Complete Guide to Pumble&#8217;s Guest Access Feature<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Speed, ease, and security<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Complete projects faster \u2014 use guest access to overcome distances with partners and collaborators.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/guest-access\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-chanty-pumble-follows-strict-security-protocols\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Chanty: Pumble follows strict security protocols<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-make-business-communication-secure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">secure business messaging app<\/a>, it\u2019s only a matter of time until the wrong people get their hands on your data. Fortunately, that\u2019s something neither Pumble nor Chanty users have to worry about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever I logged into Chanty, the app would send me a <strong>unique passcode<\/strong> I had to enter before rejoining my workspace. If you\u2019ve ever forgotten your password, this is a much safer and convenient option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1456\" height=\"1010\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Log-into-Chanty-using-a-passcode.webp\" alt=\"Log into Chanty using a passcode\" class=\"wp-image-23758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Log-into-Chanty-using-a-passcode.webp 1456w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Log-into-Chanty-using-a-passcode-432x300.webp 432w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Log-into-Chanty-using-a-passcode-1110x770.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Log-into-Chanty-using-a-passcode-768x533.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Log-into-Chanty-using-a-passcode-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Log into Chanty using a passcode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Chanty bolsters security using <strong>forward secrecy and AES-128-GCM encryption<\/strong>.Thanks to forward secrecy, information exchanged before a vulnerability incident stays safe and untouched. With past conversations secure, the AES-128-GCM encryption ensures that data being transmitted in the moment remains unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other safeguarding measures seem to cater to the healthcare industry, with IP allowlisting permitting access only to authorized IP addresses. Alongside security measures like <strong>E2EE encryption,<\/strong> this feature guarantees HIPAA compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble, on the other hand, has <strong>SOC 2 certification<\/strong>, meaning it adheres to <strong>strict security practices to safeguard customer data<\/strong>. Moreover, Pumble boasts <strong>ISO\/IEC 27001:2022 <\/strong><strong>certification<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>so users can enjoy enterprise-grade security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create a secure workspace in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-leaves-no-room-for-security-compliance-gaps-.webp\" alt=\"Pumble leaves no room for security compliance gaps\" class=\"wp-image-23759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-leaves-no-room-for-security-compliance-gaps-.webp 1500w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-leaves-no-room-for-security-compliance-gaps--563x300.webp 563w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-leaves-no-room-for-security-compliance-gaps--1110x592.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-leaves-no-room-for-security-compliance-gaps--768x410.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-leaves-no-room-for-security-compliance-gaps--18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble leaves no room for security compliance gaps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Besides these certifications, Pumble has additional options for users looking for advanced security measures, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data encryption,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom data retention,&nbsp; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/roles-and-permissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">roles and permissions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, Pumble welcomes users taking a more proactive approach toward security. CAKE.com\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/security.cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bug Bounty Program<\/a> rewards anyone who discovers and reports a security issue or vulnerability within Pumble, Plaky, or Clockify, helping to maintain the integrity of the entire product suite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These efforts mean that Pumble\u2019s design is inherently GDPR compliant, a must for companies adhering to European data protection laws.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking all of this into consideration, Pumble gets extra points as the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/secure-messaging-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration tool with top-notch security<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"make-the-switch-to-pumble-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make the switch to Pumble by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a communication tool that will stick is hard. Not only does it need to make work more productive, it should also help teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a better virtual experience,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welcome new members without hitting a paywall, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/feature-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">robust feature set<\/a> that accommodates growing businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Chanty is a good entry-level app, but the solid features might not make up for the 5-person limit on the free plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Pumble meets and exceeds all the criteria we\u2019ve listed. By using <strong>one comprehensive app<\/strong>, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Send messages with no restrictions<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Invite new users without having to empty out your pockets for an upgrade<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Host video and voice calls<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble is the smart choice for modern teams, whether you\u2019ve just landed your first big client or are thinking of scaling operations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a simple app for serious work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Pumble by CAKE.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s down to Pumble vs Chanty, two free communication &#038; collaboration tools. But which is better? 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