Pumble
Free team messaging app with unlimited message history, channels, and 1-on-1 video calls.
Team Communication
Free
Overview
Pumble is a free team messaging app with unlimited message history, channels, and 1-on-1 video calls. It handles unlimited history, channels, video calls, and threads, and it's best suited for teams wanting a free slack alternative. It has been around since 2021, giving it a 5-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.
The core product is entirely free. It's designed for small teams, striking a balance between simplicity and collaboration features.
Strengths
- Unlimited message history on every plan — nothing gets lost or archived
- Organizes conversations into channels so discussions stay focused and searchable
- The core product is free with no paywalled essentials
- Includes video calls alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed
Weaknesses
- May lack some advanced features
- Some advanced features require upgrading to a paid plan
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- Notification overload is a real problem as the number of channels grows
Quick info
- Category
- Team Communication
- Starting price
- Free
- Free tier
- Fully free
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Small teams
- Founded
- 2021
Last updated 2026-04-12
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