Top 20 Alternatives to Glip in Small Business Internal Communications Software

Glip (by RingCentral) offers threaded messaging, video calls, and collaborative spaces for teams. Small businesses looking for comparable internal‑communication platforms can explore the following alternatives, each bringing its own mix of chat, file‑sharing, integrations, and pricing models.

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Top Competitors to Consider
#2 Slack

Industry‑standard chat with channels, direct messages, robust app ecosystem, and powerful search.

Integrated with Office 365, offering chat, video meetings, file collaboration, and extensive third‑party apps.

Voice‑first platform with persistent text channels, screen‑share, and community‑grade moderation tools.

Familiar Facebook‑style interface for groups, live video, and integrated file sharing for enterprises of any size.

Open‑source, self‑hosted Slack alternative with end‑to‑end encryption and deep customization.

Self‑hosted chat platform offering real‑time translation, video calls, and extensive API access.

#8 Flock

Lightweight team messenger with built‑in video, shared to‑dos, and over 200 integrations.

#9 Chanty

AI‑enhanced chat with unlimited message history, task management, and simple UI.

#10 Zoho Cliq

Part of Zoho suite; offers channels, bots, and seamless integration with Zoho CRM, Projects, and more.

#11 Ryver

Combines team chat, task boards, and workflow automations in a single hub.

#12 Twist

Thread‑oriented messaging designed to reduce noise and improve focus.

#13 Bitrix24

All‑in‑one suite with chat, video, project management, and CRM for small teams.

#14 Samepage

Unified workspace with chat, docs, tasks, and real‑time collaboration.

Secure, on‑premise or cloud chat with file sharing, screen sharing, and compliance controls.

#16 Jostle

Employee engagement platform that blends social networking with internal messaging.

Part of Google Workspace; offers direct messages, rooms, and deep integration with Docs, Drive, and Meet.

Secure collaboration suite with persistent chat, whiteboarding, and high‑definition video.

#19 Zulip

Topic‑based threaded chat that scales for large, active conversations.

#20 Chatwork

Japan‑originated messaging app with task assignment, file sharing, and built‑in video calls.

#21 Fleep

Email‑compatible chat that lets teams communicate without forcing a new inbox.