What it does
8seats is a phone-number-based workplace messenger with direct messages, flexible Tables for small groups, and Rooms for broadcasting to larger audiences. The vendor lists iOS, Android, and desktop web clients and says the service is hosted on AWS. Pricing lists Free for up to 10 employees and Business at $2.99 per user/month. The product is positioned as a business alternative to WhatsApp, with a dynamic-group model rather than conventional channels and threads.
8seats is aimed at frontline teams that coordinate by phone and need to form temporary small groups or broadcast to a larger workforce. Tables support focused group conversations, while Rooms send messages to broader audiences. The vendor lists mobile apps and desktop web, with a free tier for up to 10 employees and Business at $2.99 per user/month. Its structure differs from channel-and-thread chat, and the vendor says mobile-browser use is unsupported; confirm that the Tables and Rooms model fits the team before migrating an existing channel workspace.
Strengths
- Provides phone-number-based team messaging with small-group Tables and broadcast Rooms.
- The vendor lists iOS, Android, desktop web, and a free plan for up to 10 employees.
Watch out for
- Uses dynamic groups rather than conventional channels and threads.
- Mobile browser access is unsupported; Business is listed at $2.99 per user/month.
Best for
- Frontline teams coordinating by phone and broadcasting to a distributed workforce
- Organizations that prefer flexible small groups over persistent channel hierarchies
Sources
- Messaging App For Teams | Get Started For Free | 8seats (Oct 26, 2026)
- Pricing - Get Started Free Today | 8seats (Oct 26, 2026)