Side by side
Pingly vs Polari
Both stand on team chat apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneWeb
Pingly combines business-domain email, team Channels, forwarding, and message activity in one service. Its free and Plus tiers differ mainly in search, storage, and support, while current signup availability is a practical consideration.
Visit Pingly Free plan Linux
Polari offers focused IRC chatting with GNOME integration, network choices, notifications, and simple sharing tools. Linux users should note its public paste-service workflow and Flathub’s file-access warning when evaluating it.
Visit PolariThe facts
| Pingly | Polari | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Web | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Plus: $5 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pingly.com | apps.gnome.org |
| On team chat apps | #41 of 63 | #45 of 63 |
Pingly: what it does well
- Free plan supports unlimited users
- Email and Channels share one interface
- Aliases and catch-all forwarding
- Web and native iOS access
- Plus adds unlimited search and priority support
What to know first
- Signup process is currently being revamped
- Free search covers recent 5,000 messages
- Free plan has 5GB total storage
- Free tier includes email sending limits
Polari: what it does well
- Integrates with the GNOME desktop
- Includes over fifty configured IRC networks
- Supports public and private IRC conversations
- Provides notifications for incoming messages
- Offers command help inside chat rooms
What to know first
- Linux is the only listed platform
- Pasted text and images use a public paste service
- Flathub labels the app potentially unsafe
- Installation is directed through Flathub
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