Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Chanty

Replace Chanty with a custom build. Supercharge your teamwork

Weekend Project
45 features16 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 45 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Pusher / WebSockets

Real-time messaging and live updates

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 45 features

Administration(7 features)

Data Import & ExportPremium

Import data into Chanty and export team data as needed

Data Retention PoliciesPremium

Customize data retention policies to control how long messages and data are stored

Employee Onboarding & DirectoryPremium

Streamline employee onboarding and maintain a comprehensive team directory

Role & Permission ManagementPremium

Set and control customizable roles and privileges to determine who can post, see team members, and access conversations

SCIM ProvisioningPremium

SCIM protocol support for automated user provisioning and management

+2 more in this category

Collaboration(7 features)

Code Snippet Formatting

Share clean lines of code with dev-friendly formatting to facilitate technical discussions

File Sharing & Storage

Securely share files with document attachment features and cloud storage (20GB per team on Free plan, 20GB per user on Business plan)

Guest UsersPremium

Invite single-conversation guests (free on Business plan - up to 3 per paid seat) or multi-conversation guests

Media Content Sharing

Share YouTube, Coub, GIFs, and other social media content directly in Chanty with in-app preview

Polls & FormsPremium

Create polls and forms to gather team feedback and make decisions

+2 more in this category

Communication(4 features)

@Mentions

Highlight and address specific team members or the entire team with @mentions to get rapid answers on urgent matters

Announcements & Critical CommunicationsPremium

Send announcements and critical communications to ensure important information reaches the team

Instant Messaging

Send instant messages with unlimited public and private chats, voice messages, scheduled messages, and disappearing messages

Voice & Video CallsPremium

Make one-on-one and group audio and video calls with up to 1000 video participants and 49 videos on screen, supporting 4K video and audio

Organization(4 features)

Message Pinning

Pin important messages, ideas, reports, or deadlines for easy reference and retrieval

Searchable Message History

Access unlimited searchable history of all messages and conversations

Teambook Knowledge Organization

Organize and manage shared team knowledge in a structured way

Thread-based Discussions

Create threads for context-based discussions to organize conversations, set clear goals, and avoid endless message timelines

Security(4 features)

Data ResidencyPremium

Choose data residency location in US, EU, or APAC regions for compliance

DLP & Compliance GovernancePremium

Data Loss Prevention and advanced compliance governance controls

IP Allowlist & Location-Based AccessPremium

Control access with IP allowlist and location-based access restrictions

SSO & 2FAPremium

Single Sign-On and Two-Factor Authentication for enhanced security and access controls

Support(4 features)

24/7 SupportPremium

Round-the-clock customer support available for all Business plan users

Live Onboarding TrainingPremium

Dedicated live training sessions for enterprise customer onboarding

Managed Services & OperationsPremium

Managed services and operational support for enterprise deployments

MSA & Enterprise SupportPremium

Master Service Agreement with dedicated support line, SLA, and customer success manager

Integration(3 features)

Directory Sync & SAMLPremium

Synchronize team directory with SAML and other enterprise authentication systems

Enterprise APIPremium

Access to Enterprise API for custom integrations and advanced automation

Third-Party IntegrationsPremium

Connect other apps to turn Chanty into a powerful business tool with automated workflows and organized notifications

Productivity(3 features)

Calendar & EventsPremium

Built-in calendar and events management to coordinate team schedules

Kanban Board ViewPremium

View and manage tasks in a Kanban board format with rows and columns similar to popular project management tools

Task ManagementPremium

Create and manage tasks, convert messages into tasks, assign tasks, set due dates, control status and priority, and discuss tasks in related channels

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Chanty

Monthly$4/mo
Yearly$48/yr
5-Year Total$240

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$48
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$144
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$240
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 45 features at very easy complexity.

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