Troop Messenger

Troop Messenger is team messaging software for organizations that need channels, guest access and persistent message history. It is best suited to teams comparing low-cost plans with stated storage allowances. Its core feature set is useful, but the higher-priced Superior tier is not ready yet.

Overview

Channels and guest access give teams a way to organize internal conversations while involving outside collaborators. Unlimited message history is a practical advantage for groups that need to return to older discussions. The trade-off is that storage differs by plan, so teams handling many files should compare allowances before choosing.

Key features

Dropbox, Google Drive, Zapier and LDAP/Active Directory are the named integrations. They cover file storage, workflow automation and directory connectivity; teams relying on other services should make sure their requirements are met before committing.

Troop Messenger supports guest access and unlimited message history alongside channels.

Pricing

The Free Plan costs nothing and supports 1-50 users with 50 GB of storage. It gives small teams room to get started without a subscription, but the cap may matter as shared files accumulate. The plan describes an enterprise experience for 7 days; that is distinct from a clear statement of ongoing trial terms.

Premium costs $2.50 a month, billed monthly, and includes 150 GB of storage. It is the least expensive paid option and triples the Free Plan’s storage, making it the natural step for teams that need more room. No seat range is stated for Premium.

Enterprise costs $5 a month and includes 1 TB of storage. Its plan terms describe a free trial for 1 Month. The added storage suits teams with heavier file needs, though the listed plan does not give a seat range or clarify whether the price is per user.

Superior costs $9 a month and names remote desktop control, whiteboard, APIs, platform restrictions, SAML and archiving. It is marked “Coming soon,” so it is not a present buying option. The pricing note also advertises a 7-day trial, while the Enterprise plan describes a 1-month trial; buyers should confirm which trial applies to the plan they are considering.

Platforms

Troop Messenger supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. This broad platform coverage helps teams with mixed devices work from desktop or mobile, without requiring a single operating system.

Who it's for

Consider Troop Messenger if your team wants channels, guest participation and unlimited history, and its storage tiers suit your file volume. It is less compelling if you need a clearly defined seat allowance for paid plans or want to buy Superior’s additional tools now.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Unlimited message history avoids a stated retention window for teams revisiting older conversations.
• Pro: Guest access and channels support collaboration across internal and external groups.
• Pro: The Free Plan supports up to 50 users and includes 50 GB of storage.
• Con: Storage allowances vary by tier, requiring file-heavy teams to weigh cost against capacity.
• Con: Superior’s named features cannot be purchased yet.
• Con: Trial descriptions differ between the overall pricing note and Enterprise plan terms.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, browse Secure Team Chat Software or Team chat apps.

Choose Rocket.Chat if its free Starter plan for 50 users or its self-hosted platform support better fits your team. Wire is worth considering if open-source code is a priority; Wire says its source code is available on GitHub for verification.

8seats may suit a team that values a free tier with unlimited guests, 365-day message history and up to 10 employees. Crypho is another option to compare if its free personal-use plan, with encrypted calls and video calls, matches your needs.

Consider Celo if a free plan for up to 10 users and HIPAA-compliant messaging are relevant. Eleven for Business offers a free plan with every feature, up to three spaces and 1 GB of files per space.

Secretly for Teams is an alternative to compare for its free encrypted chats, files and one-to-one calls. Element is another team-chat option.

Verdict

Troop Messenger is a sensible choice for teams that want channels, guest access and unlimited history across desktop and mobile, with a free plan and a low-cost paid entry tier. Its storage-based plan choices and differing trial terms call for careful comparison; look elsewhere if Superior’s tools are essential now or you need clearer paid-plan seat terms.