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24 alternatives to Realtime Framework Messaging

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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Realtime Framework Messaging launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Node.js Messenger▲140

   A small alternative to Slack

   2017 · totaljs.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Layer Platform API▲202

   Build rich application-to-user messaging

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Beam Messenger▲64

   Real-time texting app

   2014 · flowton.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Public▲205

   Group chats. Great conversations. 💬

   2016 · public.chat · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Slacking Pigeons▲109

   Chat in real time with your users directly from Slack

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Studio▲124

   Roleplaying based messaging app

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   HiveFlux + Slack▲93

   Real-time task management meets real-time communication

   2015 · blog.hiveflux.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Chat.cc▲137

   Turn your email conversations into a real-time chat

   2014 · chat.cc · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Total.js Messenger▲181

   A small, open-source alternative to Slack

   2017 · totaljs.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Hooks Chats▲117

    Push notifications meet real time conversations

    2016 · gethooksapp.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Roomvine 2.0▲91

    Chatrooms for real life venues, neighborhoods and events

    2016 · roomvine.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Blastchat▲93

    Mass communication done easy

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Rocket.Chat▲152

    Your own open source Slack-like chat

    2015 · rocket.chat · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Quip Chat Rooms▲194

    Real-time chat with your team

    2015 · quip.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Flock▲168

    Real-time team messenger tool

    2016 · flock.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    RealTalk▲133

    Text message any business

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    The Real Time Chat▲77

    Simple, powerful and free live chat solution for websites

    2018 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Coco▲58

    Cross platform messenger for iOS/Android.

    2014 · icoco.com · its alternatives →

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    Slack▲93

    Platform for team communication

    2015 · slack.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Slack▲128

    A platform for team communication

    2014 · slack.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    TweetPing▲69

    Tweets in real time.

    2014 · tweetping.net · its alternatives →

22. 22
    JibJab Talkies▲110

    Make messaging GREAT again!

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Whale▲94

    Build chat-based applications for a seamless user experience

    2024 · vercel-whale-platform.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    Slack▲16

    Real time messaging for teams.

    2014 · slack.com · 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 →