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24 alternatives to Alpaca

Open links from Slack via desktop apps

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Alpaca launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Slack for Mac▲937

   A new, improved Slack desktop app for Mac

   2016 · slack.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Alpaca Slack Bot▲88

   Open links in respective apps instead of the browser

   2019 · alpaca.yahht.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Slack App Directory▲538

   Your go-to for finding apps that work with Slack

   2015 · slack.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Slack 4.0▲472

   A snappier, more efficient Slack desktop experience

   2019 · slack.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Slackbox▲181

   Spotify playlist collaboration through Slack

   2015 · github.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Cooler▲93

   Create a living playlist from links in your Slack

   2019 · cooler.cloud · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Kifi for Slack▲168

   Get links messaged on Slack in Google Search results

   2016 · kifi.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   ToDoBot▲108

   Slack-native todos right in your Home Tab

   2020 · thetodobot.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Workbot for Slack▲228

   Work your apps from Slack

   2016 · workato.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Astrobot for Slack▲180

    Manage your inbox from Slack

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Intro▲369

    LinkedIn for Slack

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    KISI for Slack▲109

    Open the door with a simple Slack command

    2015 · getkisi.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    chatskills▲117

    Run Alexa apps on the command-line or Slack or anywhere!!!!

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Slack It▲185

    A bookmarklet to share links in Slack with one click

    2015 · slackit.jazzychad.net · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Slack for Windows▲179

    A stand-alone app for Slack for Windows 7+

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    360Katas▲106

    Open source app to seek feedback from co-workers on Slack!

    2020 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Floppy disk for Slack▲136

    Store Slack threads in Notion, Coda or Airtable

    2021 · floppydisk.info · its alternatives →

18. 18
    App Unfurls by Slack▲199

    Build beautiful, interactive previews for any link in Slack

    2017 · medium.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Pubo for Slack▲56

    Smarter, actionable Slack notifications.

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Opener▲118

    Open links inside of iOS apps

    2015 · opener.link · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Community RoundUp by Threado▲286

    Get a Spotify like recap of your Slack/Discord community

    2022 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Linky▲190

    Org Chart app for Slack

    2024 · buddieshr.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Wey – A fast, open-source Slack desktop app▲277

    Fast open source Slack desktop app. Contribute to yue/wey development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Cently for Slack▲138

    Paste any product URL into Slack to buy it automatically

    2016 · cent.ly · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →