What it does
MyChat runs on a Windows or Linux server and combines direct and departmental chat with voice/video, a forum, Kanban, and website support. The vendor describes the forum as a separate place for longer-lived discussions. The free edition supports up to 20 simultaneous users; paid licenses are capacity-based rather than per-seat, starting at $80 for 10 connections, with one year of updates included.
MyChat is for organizations that want control over where work conversations are hosted. Teams can use direct and group chat for quick coordination, while the forum provides a different surface for discussions that should remain discoverable over time. The product also bundles calls, Kanban, knowledge-base, and website-support features. Licensing is based on server capacity: the vendor lists a free edition for up to 20 simultaneous users and paid licenses starting at $80 for 10 connections, with one year of updates. The pricing page says an active subscription is required to send new messages, so buyers should check post-update renewal terms carefully.
Strengths
- Can be installed on a Windows or Linux server without a forced cloud account.
- Separates fast chat from longer forum discussions and lists a free 20-user edition.
Watch out for
- The product bundles chat with forum, Kanban, knowledge-base, and website-support features.
- Licenses are capacity-based; the vendor says an active subscription is required to send new messages.
Best for
- Organizations that need a self-hosted messenger and control over message data
- Teams that want quick chat alongside a separate forum for persistent discussion