Tandem
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Async-first collaboration for distributed teams
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Features
44 features across 10 categories
Accessibility(2)
Native desktop application for Windows and macOS.
Native iOS and Android apps for on-the-go collaboration.
Admin(5)
Complete activity logs for compliance and security tracking.
Import and manage users in bulk with CSV uploads.
White-label workspace with custom colors and logos.
Configurable retention policies for compliance requirements.
Granular permissions for workspace, channels, and documents.
Analytics(1)
Team activity analytics and productivity insights.
Collaboration(4)
Invite external collaborators with limited permissions.
Detailed team member profiles with skills, timezone, and availability.
Dedicated spaces for specific projects with isolated conversations and tasks.
Centralized hub for team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Communication(8)
Automatic transcription of recorded videos and voice messages.
Record and share daily updates without synchronous meetings.
Organize communications by project, team, or topic.
Centralized inbox for all mentions and direct messages.
React to messages with emoji to acknowledge without verbal responses.
Pin important messages for quick access and team reference.
Organize conversations in focused threads to reduce noise and clutter.
Record and share screen recordings and video messages within workspace.
Documentation(3)
Create and edit documents together in real-time or asynchronously.
Share and organize files within workspace with version history.
Create searchable documentation repository for team processes and decisions.
Integration(1)
Developer API for custom integrations and automations.
Productivity(17)
Add custom metadata fields to tasks and documents.
Set task deadlines with reminder notifications.
Timeline view for project planning and tracking.
Visual kanban view for task management workflow.
Find optimal meeting times across multiple time zones.
Granular notification settings to reduce distractions.
Set and visualize task priorities across projects.
Automate recurring task creation on schedules.
Bookmark and organize important messages for reference.
Full-text search to find conversations, documents, and tasks instantly.
AI-powered search that understands context and intent.
Share real-time availability status and current focus areas.
Assign tasks to team members with automatic notifications.
Link tasks to show workflow dependencies.
Organize and track work items with customizable workflows.
Pre-built workspace templates for common team structures.
Automatic time zone detection and scheduling for distributed teams.
Security(2)
End-to-end encryption for sensitive communications.
SAML-based SSO integration for enterprise security.
UI/UX(1)
Dark theme option for reduced eye strain.
Pricing
Free
- ✓Up to 5 users
- ✓basic collaboration
Starter
- ✓Up to 20 users
- ✓enhanced features
Professional
Popular- ✓Up to 50 users
- ✓advanced features
Business
- ✓Unlimited users
- ✓all features
- ✓premium support
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 44 features at very easy complexity.
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Buying Tandem saves ~$32,640 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 44 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
27 known integrations