Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Thred

Work friendships are key to retention, we make them happen

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Thred launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Polywork▲1,214

   Discover opportunities to collaborate

   2022 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Slack▲2,714

   Be less busy. Real-time messaging, archiving & search.

   2013 · slack.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Trova▲112

   Bring human connection back to work

   2023 · slack.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Workplace by Facebook▲645

   Connect everyone in your company and turn ideas into action

   2016 · meta.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   MeetRecord▲175

   Reduce churn using insights from customer meetings

   2022 · outdoo.ai · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Husky▲86

   Get to know other teams in your Slack

   2019 · husky.gigalixirapp.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Hustlr▲83

   Meet people with matching interests and professional goals

   2021 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   ntwrk▲200

   Have better relationships

   2016 · ntwrk.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   meet.atSlack▲124

   Team building on Slack

   2021 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Overlap▲218

    Grow your network the smart way

    2024 · its alternatives →

11. 11IB
    I built a tool to expand your network (that introverts will love)▲229

    As someone who struggles with social anxiety, expanding my network through traditional means has always been challenging. I found existing networking apps either too spammy (LinkedIn) or too much like professional dating (Bumble Bizz), and they just didn’t work for me. About a year ago, I developed a matching system for a local startup accelerator. This system connected founders, mentors, and investors based on industries, skills, and job functions, facilitating over 5,000 meetings that led to some amazing outcomes. Inspired by this success, I enhanced the system to focus on email…

    2024 · moreoverlap.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    LinkedIn Lookup▲131

    Fastest way to find, learn about, and contact your coworkers

    2015 · business.linkedin.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Sift▲75

    Find, discover and connect your organization's people

    2023 · justsift.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Cohort▲250

    Find the people you need, through the people you trust

    2017 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Workmates by HR Cloud▲61

    Employee engagement, communication & recognition platform

    2020 · hrcloud.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Range Goals▲165

    The easiest way for teams to connect goals to daily work

    2022 · range.co · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Connect Mentors▲109

    Matching growth seekers with mentors

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Teamday▲76

    Fostering work friendships in remote teams

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    S'Up for Slack Teams▲64

    Facilitate informal standups across a company.

    2017 · sup.playplay.io · its alternatives →

20. 20
    USE Together▲168

    Remote pair programming and team collaboration tool

    2017 · drovio.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    LEAD.Bot for Slack▲67

    Connecting co-workers for learning& social activities

    2019 · slack.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    The Dots▲156

    Professional networking for the new world of work.

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    WAYUT▲64

    What Are You Up To? Employee-led workplace activities

    2024 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Mesh▲113

    Boost employee performance & culture in ways HR tools can’t

    2020 · 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 →