What it does
Tandem App combines public and private channels, direct and group messages, followed threads, mentions, reactions, pins, link previews, polls, and search across messages, tasks, and files. Chat is bundled with task boards, Docs, and client access. The pricing page lists a free plan for up to three users and several paid per-user tiers.
Tandem’s chat is part of a broader collaboration workspace rather than a chat-only product. The team-chat page describes public and private channels, direct and group messages, followed threads, mentions, reactions, pins, link previews, polls, and search that spans messages, tasks, and files. The same subscription also includes task boards, documents, and client access, so teams should evaluate the combined workspace rather than compare its price only with a messenger. The pricing page offers a free allowance for up to three users, paid per-user tiers, and a 30-day Platinum trial; client seats are described as free with plan-specific limits. No workspace or search behavior was tested.
Strengths
- Channels, DMs, followed threads, polls, and cross-content search are documented.
- Chat is connected to task boards, documents, and client access.
- The pricing page lists a free three-user tier and a 30-day trial.
Watch out for
- The offer is a broader chat, tasks, and files workspace rather than chat-only software.
- Client seat limits and paid feature allocation vary by plan.
Best for
- Small teams that want messaging alongside tasks and shared documents
- Client-service teams needing collaboration with external clients
Sources
- Team chat with channels, threads and DMs | Tandem App (Oct 25, 2026)
- Pricing: free for 3 users, from $3.99/user | Tandem App (Oct 25, 2026)