Online whiteboard
AFFiNE
Open-source workspace with docs and an edgeless whiteboard
Key features
- Real-time co-editing
- Template library
- Diagram shapes
- Presentation mode
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Team chat 6Video conferencing 5Online whiteboard 5Intranet 5File sharing & cloud storage 6Async video messaging 5Business phone system 5Business email & productivity suites 5
Business phone system Rising
Allo
Mobile-first business phone with AI call summaries and receptionist
Key features
- Auto attendant
- Ring groups and forwarding
- Voicemail transcription
- Business texting
- Softphone apps
- Number porting
Intranet Rising
Blink
Mobile-first intranet and communications for frontline teams
Key features
- News feed and announcements
- Employee directory
- Portal search
Online whiteboard Rising
Boardmix
AI whiteboard with mind maps, flowcharts and presentations
Key features
- Infinite canvas
- Real-time co-editing
- Sticky notes
- Template library
- Diagram shapes
- Presentation mode
File sharing & cloud storage Category leader
Box
Content cloud for secure file storage, sharing and workflows
Key features
- Storage quota
- File versioning
- Admin controls
Business phone system Rising
Calilio
Low-cost business calling and SMS with numbers in 100+ countries
Key features
- Auto attendant
- Ring groups and forwarding
- Voicemail transcription
- Business texting
- Softphone apps
- Number porting
Async video messaging Rising
Cap
Open-source screen recorder with shareable links
Key features
- Instant share link
- View analytics
- Recording length limit
- Auto transcripts
File sharing & cloud storage Category leader
Dropbox
Cloud storage with sync, sharing and team admin controls
Key features
- Desktop sync
- Storage quota
- File versioning
- Admin controls
File sharing & cloud storage Category leader
Egnyte
Secure file sharing and governance for regulated businesses
Key features
- Online document editing
File sharing & cloud storage Rising
Filen
Open-source zero-knowledge cloud storage from Germany
Key features
- Desktop sync
Video conferencing Rising
Gather
A virtual office where teams walk up and talk, no links needed
Key features
- Meeting recording
Video conferencing Category leader
Google Meet
Video meetings that run in the browser, built into Google Workspace
Key features
- Participant limit
- Meeting recording
- Breakout rooms
- Browser-based join
- Meeting length limit
Business email & productivity suites Category leader
Google Workspace
Gmail, Drive, Meet, Docs and Chat on your own domain
Key features
- Custom-domain email
- Shared calendars
- Document editors
- Admin console
Business email & productivity suites Rising
Infomaniak kSuite Pro
Swiss collaboration suite with email, kDrive, Docs, kChat and kMeet
Key features
- Custom-domain email
- Mailbox storage
- Shared calendars
- Document editors
- Admin console
File sharing & cloud storage Rising
Internxt
Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage
Key features
- Storage quota
- File versioning
Async video messaging Category leader
Loom
Record screen and camera videos and share them by link
Key features
- Screen and camera recording
- Viewer comments
- View analytics
- Recording length limit
- Auto transcripts
Online whiteboard Category leader
Lucidspark
Virtual whiteboard for brainstorming and planning from Lucid
Key features
- Infinite canvas
- Sticky notes
- Template library
- Presentation mode
Intranet Category leader
LumApps
AI employee hub for communication, tools and knowledge
Key features
- Employee directory
- Targeted communications
- Microsoft 365 or Google integration
Team chat Category leader
Mattermost
Self-hosted secure collaboration for regulated organizations
Key features
- Channels
- Searchable history
- App integrations
- Huddles and calls
Business email & productivity suites Category leader
Microsoft 365 Business
Exchange email, Teams, OneDrive and Office apps for business
Key features
- Mailbox storage
- Document editors
Video conferencing Category leader
Microsoft Teams
Video meetings and chat from Microsoft, free or bundled with 365
Key features
- Participant limit
- Meeting length limit
Online whiteboard Category leader
Miro
Visual collaboration canvas for brainstorming, diagrams and planning
Key features
- Infinite canvas
- Real-time co-editing
- Sticky notes
- Template library
- Diagram shapes
Online whiteboard Category leader
Mural
Digital workspace for visual collaboration and facilitated workshops
Key features
- Infinite canvas
- Real-time co-editing
- Sticky notes
- Template library
Business phone system Category leader
Nextiva
Cloud business phone with texting, video and optional contact center plans
Key features
- Auto attendant
- Voicemail transcription
- Business texting
- Softphone apps
Intranet Rising
Pebb
Team app with news feed, wiki, chat, shifts and time clock
Key features
- News feed and announcements
- Employee directory
- Document library
- Portal search
File sharing & cloud storage Rising
Proton Drive
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage with online docs
Key features
- Desktop sync
- Storage quota
- File versioning
- Admin controls
- Online document editing
Video conferencing Rising
Proton Meet
End-to-end encrypted video calls from Proton
Key features
- Participant limit
- Screen sharing
- Meeting recording
- Browser-based join
- Meeting length limit
Business email & productivity suites Rising
Proton Workspace
End-to-end encrypted email, drive, docs and meetings
Key features
- Custom-domain email
- Document editors
- Admin console
Team chat
Pumble
Team chat with a free plan, from the makers of Clockify
Key features
- Channels
- Threaded replies
- Direct and group messages
- Searchable history
- App integrations
- Huddles and calls
Business phone system Category leader
Quo
Shared business numbers with calls, texts and voicemail for small teams
Key features
- Auto attendant
- Ring groups and forwarding
- Voicemail transcription
- Business texting
- Softphone apps
- Number porting
Business phone system Category leader
RingCentral
Cloud phone, video and messaging platform for businesses of all sizes
Key features
- Auto attendant
- Business texting
- Softphone apps
Team chat Category leader
Rocket.Chat
Secure messaging, voice and video you can run on your own servers
Key features
- Channels
- Threaded replies
- Direct and group messages
- Searchable history
- Huddles and calls
Async video messaging Category leader
Screencastify
Screen recorder and video editor that runs in the browser
Key features
- Instant share link
- Viewer comments
- Recording length limit
- Auto transcripts
Intranet Category leader
Simpplr
AI intranet and employee experience platform
Key features
- Portal search
- Targeted communications
- Microsoft 365 or Google integration
Team chat Category leader
Slack
Team messaging organized into channels
Key features
- Channels
- Threaded replies
- Direct and group messages
- Searchable history
- App integrations
- Huddles and calls
Intranet Category leader
Staffbase
Intranet, employee app and internal comms in one platform
Key features
- News feed and announcements
- Portal search
- Targeted communications
- Microsoft 365 or Google integration
Async video messaging Rising
Tella
Screen recording with a built-in editor for polished videos
Key features
- Screen and camera recording
- Viewer comments
- View analytics
- Recording length limit
- Auto transcripts
Team chat
Twist
Threaded team communication for asynchronous work
Key features
- Channels
- Threaded replies
- Direct and group messages
- Searchable history
- App integrations
Async video messaging Category leader
Vidyard
Video messages and screen recording for sales and marketing teams
Key features
- View analytics
- Recording length limit
Business email & productivity suites Category leader
Zoho Workplace
Email, office apps, chat and file storage in one Zoho suite
Key features
- Custom-domain email
- Mailbox storage
- Shared calendars
- Document editors
Video conferencing Category leader
Zoom Workplace
Video meetings, chat, AI notes and calendar in one app
Key features
- Participant limit
- Screen sharing
- Meeting length limit
Team chat Category leader
Zulip
Open-source team chat organized around threaded topics
Key features
- Channels
- Threaded replies
- Searchable history
- App integrations
- Huddles and calls
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