Want a Slack alternative without per-seat pricing?
Workplace and community chat that runs on the Internet Computer — free, no per-user fees.
OpenChat is a free, fully independent group messaging app on the Internet Computer. Unlike Slack's paid tiers — $7.25 to $15 per user per month as of 2026 — OpenChat is free regardless of community size. Channels, threads, mentions, reactions, and DMs work like you'd expect.
Why switch from Slack?
- No per-user pricing — free regardless of team or community size
- Channels, threads, reactions, mentions, DMs — feature parity for everyday use
- No 90-day message limit (Slack's free-tier deal-breaker)
- Community-governed by token holders — no company that can switch it off
Our pick
OpenChat by OpenChat DAO — Group messaging that runs on infrastructure, not someone's server. Launch
Frequently asked questions
- Can OpenChat handle a 50+ person team?
- Yes — OpenChat is used by communities far larger. Channels, mentions, threads, file sharing all work as expected.
- Is there voice/video like Slack huddles?
- Voice and video calling have since shipped, though they are newer and best in small groups; text-based messaging remains what OpenChat does best.
- What about Slack's app integrations?
- OpenChat has bots and integrations specific to its ecosystem. You won't find every Slack integration ported, but the core messaging is full-featured.
- Is there a desktop app?
- OpenChat is a Progressive Web App — install it from your browser to get a desktop-app-like experience without an actual install.
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