Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Vela

Workplace messaging that fosters human connection

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Slack▲2,714

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

   2013 · slack.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Slack for Mac▲937

   A new, improved Slack desktop app for Mac

   2016 · slack.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Mio▲216

   Powering seamless communication between workplace chat apps.

   2018 · m.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   I made an app to use local AI as daily driver▲637

   Hi Hackers, Excited to share a macOS app I've been working on: https://recurse.chat/ for chatting with local AI. While it's amazing that you can run AI models locally quite easily these days (through llama.cpp / llamafile / ollama / llm CLI etc.), I missed feature complete chat interfaces. Tools like LMStudio are super powerful, but there's a learning curve to it. I'd like to hit a middleground of simplicity and customizability for advanced users. Here's what separates RecurseChat out from similar apps: - UX designed for you to use local AI as a daily driver.…

   2024 · recurse.chat · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Acapela▲715

   The central inbox for all your work tools

   2022 · acapela.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Zoom Workplace▲216

   Reimagine teamwork in an AI-powered collaboration platform

   2024 · zoom.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Workplace by Facebook▲645

   Connect everyone in your company and turn ideas into action

   2016 · meta.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Franz▲877

   Franz combines WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Gmail, Outlook, and native Signal in one desktop app with AI summaries, workspaces, and privacy-conscious local features.

   2016 · meetfranz.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Mindmesh▲408

   The virtual desk that gives you control over your day

   2022 · mindmesh.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Kona▲386

    Build remote team culture in Slack

    2021 · 15five.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Tandem▲919

    A virtual office for remote & distributed teams

    2019 · tandem.chat · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Quill▲414

    Messaging to make your team better

    2021 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Shaka▲269

    Tools to create thriving workplace culture in Slack & Teams

    2023 · joinshaka.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Front 2.0▲500

    Shared team inboxes to manage Email, Twitter, SMS & more

    2014 · front.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Beseda▲386

    Async video and audio messaging for remote teams

    2021 · x-time.info · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Kula▲460

    Make every employee, a recruiter

    2022 · kula.ai · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Hangouts Chat by Google (Early Access)▲450

    Bring your team together

    2017 · blog.google · its alternatives →

18. 18
    SpatialChat 3.0▲505

    All-in-one space for collaboration, all-hands and networking

    2022 · spatial.chat · its alternatives →

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    Apple Business Chat▲292

    New way for businesses to connect with customers directly

    2017 · register.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Front 3.0▲400

    Team Inboxes for Email, Twitter, Text & more

    2016 · front.com · its alternatives →

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    Lito▲147

    A virtual office for connecting with your remote co-workers

    2019 · lito.thangs.de · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Twist 2.0▲291

    For teams burnt out by real-time chat, work async, not ASAP

    2021 · twist.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    TeamWatch▲305

    Simple menubar app to make remote work easier 💼⏰

    2018 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Google Workspace▲299

    Supercharge your startup's teamwork

    2020 · workspace.google.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 →