--- title: 10 team communication tools that’ll keep your employees in sync description: How do you keep your team in sync? Use this guide to find 8 team communication tools you'll love. image: https://media.giphy.com/media/4XZa6bYZLHLMI/giphy.gif --- [![Flock](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/FlockBlog_Logo/Flockblog-v2-inverted.svg) ](https://blog.flock.com/) [![Flock](https://blog.flock.com/hubfs/FlockBlog_Logo/Flockblog-v2.svg) ](https://blog.flock.com/) × × ##### Try Flock today! 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[Is Neo Mail the Best Free Business Email Provider? Brutally Honest Review](https://blog.flock.com/is-neo-the-best-free-business-email-provider) 2. [How India works: 2020 insights from Flock users](https://blog.flock.com/india-2020-insights-flock) 3. [How we manage a globally distributed team—tips from Flock managers](https://blog.flock.com/managing-globally-distributed-team) 10 min read # 10 team communication tools that’ll keep your employees in sync ![GIF: NSync (pun on "In sync")](https://media.giphy.com/media/4XZa6bYZLHLMI/giphy.gif) ![GIF: NSync (pun on "In sync")](https://media.giphy.com/media/4XZa6bYZLHLMI/giphy.gif)*Talk about a dream team.* How do you communicate with your team? And how does your team best communicate? If you’re using a team communication tool, you already know there are [different approaches and best practices for each individual](https://blog.flock.com/managing-communication-styles-workplace). That’s why it’s important to find a tool that works for everyone—and does everything your team needs. Here at Flock, we know how important both communication and collaboration are, so we researched the best communication tools to keep your team and your business on track. ## What is a communication tool? A communication tool is a means by which two or more individuals interact via a virtual medium. Organizations and teams use [these tools](https://softwarefinder.com/collaboration-productivity-software/internal-communications) to streamline conversations and make working together easier. Communication tools can include features like mail, instant messaging, video and audio conferencing, screen sharing, file sharing, and more. [![Get More Done Take teamwork to the next level with Flock's Guide to Workplace Collaboration Software](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4323997/cf901c43-25d4-472e-9791-06b74d4b1f5d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4323997/cf901c43-25d4-472e-9791-06b74d4b1f5d) ## Best Communication Tools for Business 1. [Flock](https://blog.flock.com/8-team-communication-tools#Flock) 2. [Zoho Cliq](https://blog.flock.com/8-team-communication-tools#Zoho) 3. [Monday.com](https://blog.flock.com/8-team-communication-tools#Monday.com) 4. [Ryver](https://blog.flock.com/8-team-communication-tools#Ryver) 5. [Nextiva](https://blog.flock.com/8-team-communication-tools#Nextiva) 6. [Rocket Chat](https://blog.flock.com/8-team-communication-tools#RocketChat) 7. [Chanty](https://blog.flock.com/8-team-communication-tools#Chanty) 8. [Axios HQ](https://blog.flock.com/8-team-communication-tools#Axios) 9. [Fleep](https://blog.flock.com/8-team-communication-tools#Fleep) 10. [Hangouts](https://blog.flock.com/8-team-communication-tools#Hangouts) ### [Flock](https://flock.com/) ![Flock chat](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GIFs/chat.gif?width=400&name=chat.gif)Flock is a communication and collaboration tool to help teams work smarter and faster so that they can build a culture of efficiency and [maximize productivity.](https://blog.flock.com/usingflock/7-flock-hacks-to-help-you-be-more-productive-at-work) Features include: - Messaging: group channels, direct messaging, and [personal space](https://blog.flock.com/usingflock/say-hello-to-your-personal-space-in-flock-27bb2ab82753) - To-do lists - [Integrations](https://flock.com/apps/) - Video conferencing - Screen sharing - File sharing - Process automation Pricing: $4.50 per licensed user, per month, billed annually ### [Zoho Cliq](https://www.zoho.com/cliq/) ![zoho cliq's home screen](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/zoho-cliq-home-screen.png?width=1280&name=zoho-cliq-home-screen.png) *Zoho Cliq* Zoho Cliq aims to bring team and individual conversations and workflows to one place. Features include: - Messaging: group channels, direct messaging - [Integrations](https://www.zoho.com/cliq/addons/?utm_source=cliq-home) - Video conferencing - Screen sharing - File sharing - Process automation Pricing: Free forever for unlimited users, max. participants per channel: 100 **or** $0.90 per user, per month, billed annually ### [Monday.com](https://monday.com) ![monday In A Glance](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/monday%20In%20A%20Glance.jpg?width=1200&name=monday%20In%20A%20Glance.jpg)*Monday.com* Monday.com is best known for its task management but also functions as a centralized hub for productivity and communication. Features include: - Task management - To-do list - [Integrations](https://monday.com/integrations/) - File sharing - [Time tracking](https://www.timechamp.io/time-tracking)  - Process automation Pricing: Free 7-day trial, then priced from $39 per month for 5 users, billed annually ### [Ryver](https://ryver.com) ![ryver's homepage](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ryver-homepage.png?width=2655&name=ryver-homepage.png)*Ryver* Ryver focuses on group chat, task management, and workflow automation. Features include: - Task management - Messaging: group channels, direct messaging - To-do lists - Integrations - Video conferencing - Screen sharing - File sharing - Process automation (enterprise users only) Pricing: $49 per month, billed annually, for up to 12 users or $99 for unlimited users, billed annually ## [Nextiva ](http://nextiva.com) ![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/f6ghrwXZP_CvbXYR6hKyN3bl5LbuVkBT9-Ft2evBuJxd9uYEj5j6ph4DSbXTSlNj4Hftzjb8ohV4SyCWJUTRlPXqP7cZPP7MQbSgFA8LnxjrMH7e7Ged1EwE_l1TGgcKCOnlfXOHTMdapfuZVMe8wt0) Nextiva is a unified communication tool that lets you manage team communications of up to more than 100 members, data and customer engagement in a single platform. **Features include:** - Messaging: group channels, private messaging - Task management and team calendar - Secure file sharing - Screen sharing - [Integrations](https://www.nextiva.com/integrations.html) - Video conferencing with notes on calls - HD audio conferencing **Pricing: **Free 7-day trial. Priced $17.95 to $37.95 per user, per month, billed annually varying upon your team size and plan.        ### [Rocket Chat](https://rocket.chat) ![rocket chat home page](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rocket%20chat%20home%20page.png?width=2121&name=rocket%20chat%20home%20page.png)*Rocket Chat* Rocket Chat is an open-source communication tool, free for up to 1,000 users. Features include: - Messaging: group channels, direct messaging - [Integrations](https://rocket.chat/2018/02/12/10-of-the-best-rocket-chat-integrations/) - Video conferencing - Screen sharing - File sharing - [Real-time translation](https://zapier.com/app-directory/rocketchat/integrations/translate) Pricing: Free for up to 1,000 users, then $30 per user annually ### [Chanty](https://www.chanty.com/) ![chanty home page](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/chanty%20home%20page.png?width=1860&name=chanty%20home%20page.png)*Chanty* Chanty focuses on team communication, emphasizing de-cluttering messaging through its [Teambook](https://www.chanty.com/features.html) feature. Features include: - Messaging: group channels, direct messaging - “Teambook” for conversation management - Voice messages - Task assignment - To-do lists - [Integrations](https://www.chanty.com/apps.html) - Video conferencing - Screen sharing - File sharing Pricing: Free for up to 10 users, then $3 per user, per month, billed annually ##### [Axios HQ](https://www.axioshq.com/) ![](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Dec-22-2025-07-01-31-1539-AM.png?width=1342&height=755&name=undefined-Dec-22-2025-07-01-31-1539-AM.png) *Axios HQ * Axios HQ’s focus is on strategic internal newsletters for alignment across large, 500+ employee organizations. ### Features include: - Messaging: Strategic email newsletters (top-down) - Smart Brevity® editorial format - AI content support - Enterprise training and editorial coaching - Audience segmentation and analytics ### Pricing: Custom pricing, generally structured for enterprise-level organizations (500+ employees). ### [Fleep](https://fleep.io/) ![Fleep screenshot for mac](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fleep%20screenshot%20for%20mac.png?width=928&name=Fleep%20screenshot%20for%20mac.png)*Fleep* Fleep’s focus is on team messaging, integrated into email and tasks. Features include: -  Messaging: group channels, direct messaging - “Pinbook” for conversation management - Task assignment - To-do lists - [Integrations](https://fleep.io/integrations) - Video conferencing - Screen sharing - File sharing Pricing: From $6.00 per user, per month, billed annually ### [Hangouts](https://gsuite.google.com/products/meet/) ![hangouts mobile](https://blog.flock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hangouts%20mobile.png?width=960&name=hangouts%20mobile.png)*Google Hangouts* Hangouts ([formerly Gchat](https://www.theringer.com/2017/6/12/16042068/google-chat-messaging-service-ending-bce80fff5d9c)) is one of Google’s most popular tools. It's focused on direct messaging, with the added benefit of group messaging and video conferencing. 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