Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Donut Watercooler
Connect around the watercooler, anywhere
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Donut Watercooler launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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The Watercooler▲142Online community for leaders looking to become better
2017 · app.thewatercooler.io · its alternatives →
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Slack▲2,714Be less busy. Real-time messaging, archiving & search.
2013 · slack.com · its alternatives →
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Donut Remote▲154Stay connected with your team, no matter where you are.
2020 · donut.com · its alternatives →
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Introduce teammates 1v1, spark conversations in Slack, Teams
2023 · springworks.in · its alternatives →
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ChatFox▲98Slack Conversation Starters To Increase Employee Engagement
2020 · lanonna.bar · its alternatives →
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Donut▲173Get matched with a new coffee buddy each week in Slack
2016 · donut.com · its alternatives →
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Talko for Slack▲126Team calls for mobile & web in any Slack channel
2015 · medium.com · its alternatives →
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VirtualCoffee▲218Introduce teammates, break the ice, & socialize inside Slack
2022 · slack.com · its alternatives →
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Introduce teammates, break the ice, & socialize inside Slack
2021 · springworks.in · its alternatives →
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Launch an online community you monitor and manage from Slack
2016 · new.mn.co · its alternatives →
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Bridge the distance for your hybrid team
2021 · donut.com · its alternatives →
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Icebreakers 2.0▲142Build stronger team relationships with fun Q&A on Slack
2019 · careerlark.com · its alternatives →
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