--- description: Review of Office Chat Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Office Chat | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Internal Communications Software](/directory/4572/internal-communications/software) > [Office Chat](/software/89857/office-chat) # Office Chat Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/89857/office-chat Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/89857/office-chat?page=2) > Office Chat is a cloud-based HIPAA-compliant instant messaging solution for small and midsize businesses across various industry verticals. It provides collaboration and communication tools that can be used in the office or remotely. Key features include auto-login, delivery confirmation, automatic notifications, priority messages, automatic deletion of messages and more. Users can create multiple user groups, assign role-based group permissions, search chat histories and files and broadcast messages across an organization. Office Chat allows users to configure message and file retention. It also features security features such as two-factor authentication, data encryption, security logs and ISO 27001 compliant data storage. The solution also offers mobile functionalities for iOS and Android devices that allow users to remotely access the solution. Services are offered on a monthly subscription basis that includes support via phone, email and FAQs. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 232 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 232 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: MangoApps - **Location**: Issaquah, US - **Founded**: 2008 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$25.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: Startup Plan: $25/month (or $249/year) with 10 users included and 25GB of file storage Business Plan: $49/month (or $499/year) with 50 users included and 25GB of file storage Enterprise Plan: $99/month (or $999/year) with 50 users included and 100GB of file storage HIPAA/BAA Plan: $999/year with all Enterprise Plan features plus HIPAA and BAA and chat history limited to 7 days Discounts available for non-profits. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Active Directory Integration - Alerts/Notifications - Blogs - Chat/Messaging - Data Import/Export - Email Management - Employee Communities - File Sharing - Live Chat - Mobile Alerts - Real-Time Chat - Real-Time Notifications - Role-Based Permissions - Search/Filter - Third-Party Integrations - Transcripts/Chat History ## Integrations (9 total) - Airbrake - Beanstalk - GitHub - GoTo Meeting - Jira - Mailchimp - New Relic - Pingdom - Zendesk Suite ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Internal Communications Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4572/internal-communications/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Sharing files is the best part\! ----- ### "Office mate group chatting with office chat" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *22 November 2019* | Medical Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This is very friendly software for chat in office and have good connection with office mate through office chat . Not only that it helps to build up good connections with client . And also when send messages we can know is it deliver to the person or not . > > **Cons**: According to my interest less emojifies. Some to when shows my message delivered to the person but actually doesn’t deliver to person. > > It help to build a strong connection and good trust . Little bit get enjoy chatting through this software during office time . ----- ### "Simple but effective office chat software" — 5.0/5 > **ted** | *29 April 2019* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: easy to use for those who aren't tech saavy. simple and gets the job done > > **Cons**: sometimes the software can be a little slow to open and freezes your computer up ----- ### "Awesome software for communicating with coworkers" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *4 June 2018* | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Officechat is very simple to use. Simple sign on with your same company email address. You can have a list of most recent or frequently contacted coworkers, and you can have access to a list of all coworkers within the company that are logged in. You can also see their status, to see if they are actually at their PCs or away from their desks. Also, you can send images, gifs and other documents through your chat window. > > **Cons**: The software feels somewhat clunky at times, and once or twice a month we loose connection to the service for several minutes during the day. Not sure if related to an issue with the company providing the service or with our Internet connection. > > We are able to have instant communications with coworkers. ----- ### "Quick and easy way to reach co-workers" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *28 November 2018* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is so easy to use, and can be installed on a smart phone -- making it really easy and quick to reach co-workers, no matter where they are, without having to share or store personal cell phone numbers. > > **Cons**: There aren't a lot of extra features and I get signed out by mistake fairly regularly (phone only). ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/89857/office-chat?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/89857/office-chat) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data