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# Instant Messaging & Chat Software

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## Products

1. [Slack](https://www.getapp.ca/software/91563/slack) — 4.7/5 (24046 reviews) — A single place for team communication and workflows
2. [Trello](https://www.getapp.ca/software/90700/trello) — 4.5/5 (23487 reviews) — Visual collaboration tool for shared project perspectives
3. [Google Workspace](https://www.getapp.ca/software/90761/google-apps-for-business) — 4.7/5 (17483 reviews) — Collaboration application suite for teams
4. [Basecamp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/9947/basecamp) — 4.3/5 (14406 reviews) — Flexible project management and team communication tool
5. [Asana](https://www.getapp.ca/software/90584/asana) — 4.5/5 (13547 reviews) — Project tracking and workflow management platform
6. [GoTo Meeting](https://www.getapp.ca/software/20464/gotomeeting) — 4.4/5 (11525 reviews) — Online meeting software with HD video conferencing
7. [Microsoft Teams](https://www.getapp.ca/software/105615/microsoft-teams) — 4.5/5 (10940 reviews) — Chat-based workspace in Office 365
8. [Webex Suite](https://www.getapp.ca/software/10375/webex) — 4.4/5 (7396 reviews) — One app for everything. And everyone.
9. [monday.com](https://www.getapp.ca/software/91734/monday-com) — 4.6/5 (5726 reviews) — Project management software
10. [Connecteam](https://www.getapp.ca/software/105401/connecteam) — 4.6/5 (5058 reviews) — Enhance employee management with the only all-in-one app
11. [Zoho Desk](https://www.getapp.ca/software/10036/zoho-desk) — 4.5/5 (2211 reviews) — Customer service software for businesses of all sizes
12. [ScreenConnect](https://www.getapp.ca/software/102389/connectwise-control) — 4.7/5 (1895 reviews) — Remote meeting platform for resolving customers' queries
13. [Miro](https://www.getapp.ca/software/91635/miro) — 4.7/5 (1680 reviews) — Miro is a visual workspace for innovation
14. [Workplace from Meta](https://www.getapp.ca/software/105443/workplace) — 4.4/5 (1351 reviews) — A simple and secure way to connect your organization.
15. [When I Work](https://www.getapp.ca/software/90360/when-i-work) — 4.5/5 (1270 reviews) — Staff scheduling, time tracking, and communication tool
16. [Homebase](https://www.getapp.ca/software/107497/homebase) — 4.6/5 (1142 reviews) — All-in-one platform to manage hourly team
17. [Bitrix24](https://www.getapp.ca/software/90602/bitrix24) — 4.2/5 (984 reviews) — All in one business management workspace
18. [Zoho Meeting](https://www.getapp.ca/software/10374/zoho-meeting) — 4.6/5 (932 reviews) — Web conferencing tool to host online meetings and webinars.
19. [Avaza](https://www.getapp.ca/software/100376/avaza) — 4.6/5 (475 reviews) — All-in-one, client-focused project management for teams.
20. [3CX](https://www.getapp.ca/software/103409/3cx) — 4.4/5 (465 reviews) — Web \& mobile-based (Android, iOS) communications system.
21. [Nifty](https://www.getapp.ca/software/112319/nifty) — 4.6/5 (440 reviews) — Project management, task tracking, \& team collaboration hub.
22. [Podio](https://www.getapp.ca/software/10188/podio) — 4.3/5 (362 reviews) — Cloud-based tool for collaborating on and managing projects
23. [Flock](https://www.getapp.ca/software/111621/flock) — 4.5/5 (344 reviews) — Communication and collaboration platform for teams
24. [Front](https://www.getapp.ca/software/102177/front) — 4.5/5 (286 reviews) — AI-enabled customer service platform for collaboration
25. [MiVoice Business Solution](https://www.getapp.ca/software/91612/mivoice-business-solution) — 4.2/5 (283 reviews) — AI-powered communications solutions for all industries

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- [Internal Communications Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1267/internal-communications/software)
- [Unified Communications Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/599/unified-communications/software)
- [Collaboration Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/335/web-collaboration/software)

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