Top Integrated Chat Software with Project Management Features

Curated list of the top 30 collaboration platforms that combine real‑time chat with built‑in project‑management capabilities.

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#2 Slack

Industry‑standard messaging hub with channels, threads, and a rich ecosystem of project‑management integrations (Asana, Trello, ClickUp, etc.) plus native workflow automations.

Unified communication suite offering chat, video, and deep integration with Microsoft Planner and Project for task tracking and Gantt views.

#4 Discord

Voice‑first community platform that supports project‑focused servers, custom bots for task assignments, and Kanban boards via integrations.

Open‑source, self‑hosted chat with built‑in project channels, issue‑tracking plugins, and extensive API for custom PM workflows.

Self‑hosted chat solution featuring threaded discussions, file sharing, and native integrations with Jira, GitLab, and other PM tools.

#7 Flock

Team messenger with to‑do lists, shared calendars, and a built‑in project‑management board for simple task tracking.

#8 Twist

Thread‑oriented chat designed for focused work, offering project spaces, task lists, and integration with Asana and Trello.

#9 Ryver

Combines chat, task management, and workflow automation in a single interface with Kanban boards and @mentions for assignments.

#10 Chanty

AI‑enhanced messenger with built‑in task manager, searchable chat history, and simple Kanban view for project tracking.

Collaboration hub offering persistent chat, shared files, and integrated task lists with Gantt‑style timelines.

#12 Zoho Cliq

Real‑time chat platform tightly integrated with Zoho Projects, allowing task creation directly from messages.

#13 ClickUp

All‑in‑one productivity suite that merges chat, docs, and a powerful task manager with multiple views (list, board, Gantt).

Work OS featuring chat‑enabled updates, @mentions on items, and visual project dashboards for tracking progress.

Project‑management platform with a built‑in Conversations tab for threaded team discussions linked to tasks.

#16 Notion

Flexible workspace where comments, mentions, and real‑time editing serve as chat, alongside kanban boards, timelines, and databases.

#17 Basecamp

All‑in‑one project hub with Campfire (live chat), message boards, to‑do lists, and schedule management.

#18 Wrike

Enterprise work management tool that includes a real‑time chat pane, task comments, and collaborative Gantt charts.

Kanban board system enhanced with chat Power‑Ups (e.g., Slack, Discord) for inline messaging on cards.

#20 Airtable

Spreadsheet‑style database with a built‑in comment thread per record and integration with chat apps for project updates.

#21 Flowdock

Team inbox that merges chat streams with task boards, allowing drag‑and‑drop of messages into project pipelines.

Atlassian’s former chat solution still used by some teams, offering rooms, file sharing, and integration with Jira for issue tracking.

Integrated messenger within Teamwork Projects, enabling instant discussions, file attachments, and task linking.

#24 Podio

Customizable work platform that combines chat apps, project workspaces, and automated workflows.

Spreadsheet‑driven PM tool with an optional chat sidebar for real‑time collaboration on sheets and reports.

#26 Proofhub

Project management suite featuring a built‑in chat room, discussions, and task assignments with timeline view.

#27 Scoro

Business management software that merges chat, project timelines, and resource planning in a single dashboard.

#28 Paymo

Freelance‑focused PM tool with a built‑in chat channel for each project, time tracking, and Gantt charts.

#29 Freedcamp

Free project suite offering chat rooms per project, task lists, milestones, and file storage.

#30 Bitrix24

Comprehensive suite with social intranet chat, task management, CRM, and collaborative document editing.

Project management platform that includes a built‑in chat module for instant team communication and issue tracking.

#32 Quire

Lightweight task manager with a chat sidebar, allowing inline discussions on tasks and real‑time progress updates.

#33 Hive

Collaboration suite combining chat, email integration, Kanban boards, and timeline views for project oversight.

Online whiteboard that embeds a chat widget for real‑time discussion while collaborating on visual project plans.

Dedicated Chat View within ClickUp that surfaces all task‑related conversations in a single threaded feed.