Free team chat app

A free team chat app is software that lets you send group messages and instant messages to your team without using personal text messages or emails. Homebase integrates team chat directly with your scheduling and time clock app, so you and your team can do everything work-related in one place.

Homebase instant messaging is genuinely free—not a free trial. You can message your team, create groups, reply in threads, and share attachments right from the app. Advanced features like unread counts, read receipts, GPS geofencing and managing teams of more than 10 employees require paid plans.

The free plan includes basic messaging for teams of up to 10 employees. You can message individuals or groups, send attachments, reply in threads, and mention specific team members. Managers have visibility into all messages sent within the app.

Homebase keeps all team communication in one app alongside schedules and time tracking—so your team is more likely to see important messages. You also get manager visibility, and communications stay professional and documented for your business. Plus, your team can communicate in the app without needing to share personal phone numbers.

Homebase is purpose-built for small businesses with hourly teams. Unlike dedicated messaging apps, Homebase integrates free team chat with scheduling, time clocks, and payroll—eliminating the need to jump between tools. It's simpler and more affordable for hourly team communication.

Yes. All messages are securely stored with Homebase. Managers can download message logs for compliance, and messages older than 90 days remain safely archived.

Free team chat typically refers to group conversations between multiple people. Free instant messaging for business covers one-on-one chats, group conversations, and company-wide announcements—all with real-time notifications. Homebase offers both as part of its free employee communication app.