Hack Chat Alternatives

Hack Chat is described as 'Hack.chat is a minimal, distraction-free chat application. Channels are created and joined by going to https://hack.chat/?your-channel. There are no channel lists, so a secret channel name can be used for private discussions' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Hack Chat for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Mac and Windows apps. The best Hack Chat alternative is Slack, which is free. Other great apps like Hack Chat are Mattermost, Zulip, Ripcord and Struct.

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  1. Slack icon
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    Offers unified communication for teams with advanced real-time messaging, contextual features, versatile chat tools, and organized conversations in dedicated channels with integrated file sharing on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms for enhanced productivity.

    225 Slack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Electron
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Slack is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Hack Chat.

    • Slack is the most popular free alternative to Hack Chat.

    • Slack is Freemium and ProprietaryHack Chat is Free and Open Source
  2. Mattermost icon
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    Mattermost is a secure, open source platform for communication, collaboration, and workflow orchestration across tools and teams.

    131 Mattermost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
     
    • Mattermost is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Hack Chat.

    • Mattermost is the most popular Open Source & commercial alternative to Hack Chat.

    • Mattermost is Paid and Open SourceHack Chat is Free and Open Source
    • Mattermost is LightweightHack Chat is not according to our users
  3. Zulip icon
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    Zulip is the only modern team chat app that is designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Zulip topics create a separate space for each discussion, so different conversations will never get in each other's way.

    222 Zulip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
     
  4. Ripcord icon
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    Ripcord is a desktop chat client for group-centric services like Slack and Discord. It provides a traditional compact desktop interface designed for power users. It's not built on top of web browser technology: it responds quickly to input, sips gently from computer...

    165 Ripcord alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Discord
    • Slack
     
  5. Struct icon
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    2x your productivity with Struct, a brand-new real-time chat platform designed from the ground up around threads, feeds and AI.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Slack
     
  6. Gitter icon
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    Gitter is a chat and collaboration tool for developers and users. It's a place for developers to talk.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. HZ Chat icon
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    HZ Chat is a lightweight, temporary communication tool built for private, use-and-discard interactions, requiring no account or registration. It fundamentally solves the pain point of permanent logging and privacy breaches associated with most traditional messengers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Priority Matrix icon
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    Priority Matrix software helps managers prioritize, focus, and work smarter. It allows you to seamlessly communicate team priorities and keep track of the moving parts of your projects, promoting accountability and clarity across multiple platforms.

    146 Priority Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Online
    • Android Tablet
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  9. Zoho Cliq icon
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    Zoho Cliq simplifies your team communication with organized conversations, information that's easy to find and by connecting to the tools you love. Transform ideas into reality with your team. With channels, your team communication is visible, transparent and efficient.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. eXo Platform icon
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    eXo Platform is an all-in-one digital workplace solution that helps you connect, align and engage your teams around a single interface. You can use it to improve company and peer-to-peer communication, boost collaboration and manage company knowledge.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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