Everything you're used to from Slack
Plus a few things they don't have
What makes mssgs unique
Features you won't find in Slack, Teams or Discord
Access policy at server level
Restrict who can join your server. Only people with a @company.com email? Only Premium members? You have full control, without managing invite codes.
- Domain restriction (@company.com)
- Premium-only servers
- No invite code hassle
- Perfect for businesses
User Groups
Server-wide permissionsUser Groups at server level
No more hassle with per-channel permissions. Create groups, assign rights, and manage everything centrally. Add someone to "Developers" and they automatically get access to all relevant channels.
- Server-wide permissions
- Automatic channel access
- Easier than Discord roles
Owners
Shared ownership
Add multiple owners to your server. The primary owner cannot be removed, but other owners have the same rights. Perfect for partners or co-founders.
- Multiple owners possible
- Primary owner protected
- Not possible in Discord/Slack
Deploy completed
Custom triggers with webhooks
Type /command in any channel and automatically trigger a webhook. No bot needed, no code - just set it up visually and it's available server-wide.
- Server-wide availability
- No bot or code needed
- Visual webhook configuration
- Not possible in Discord/Slack
Enable DM Requests
Allow others to send you DM requests for the next 5 minutes.
DM Requests off by default
No unwanted DMs or spam. By default, others cannot message you. Enable DM requests temporarily (5 minutes) when you want.
- Privacy on by default
- Temporary activation possible
- No spam or unwanted DMs
- Not possible in Discord/Slack
Community Moderation
On Community Servers, we don't decide what is and isn't allowed - the community does. Volunteer moderators vote independently on reports. Business servers manage their own moderation.
- Democratic decisions
- No corporate censorship
- Transparent process
- Only on Community Servers
Ghost messages
Toggle the ghost icon and your messages disappear from everyone's chat right after they're read. No traces in the history, blurred when the window loses focus.
- Auto-delete after viewing
- Marked clearly with START / END markers
- Blurred when the window is unfocused
Voice recording in any chat
Tap the mic in any channel or DM. Preview your recording, redo it if you flubbed it, or send it instantly. Built right into the chat - no third-party tools needed.
- Live waveform while recording
- Preview before sending
- Cancel, restart or pause anytime
Share your location with friends
See where your friends are on a live map. Discover who's nearby, what they're up to and meet up faster. You decide who can see you and for how long.
- Per-friend privacy
- Auto-expires after the time you pick
- Activity status (walking, cycling, on the train...)
Met you in the noise.
Stayed for the quiet.
See what your friends are up to
A blue ring around an avatar means a new story is waiting. Tap to watch - friends only, no algorithm, no strangers.
- Friends-only, no public stories
- Auto-expires after 24 hours
- Blue ring while unviewed
a new smile
Create stories with filters
Snap a photo, swipe through filters, drop in text or stickers and post. Designed for mobile, with the same friends-only privacy as the rest of mssgs.
- Filters, text and stickers
- Auto-expires in 24 hours
- iOS and Android
One-view photos
Send a photo that can only be seen once. After it's opened it's gone - for everyone, on every device. No screenshots, no second look.
- Disappears after first view
- Sender sees when (and on which device) it opened
- Works in any DM
Set Reminder
Reminders on any message
Right-click a message and set a reminder. mssgs nudges you when the time comes - even if you're offline. Perfect for follow-ups you don't want to forget.
- Presets from 1 hour to 1 week
- Custom times
- Works across all your devices
Follow channels with push notifications
Right-click any channel and enable push notifications to get alerts on every new message - even when mssgs isn't open. No more missing important updates.
- Per-channel control
- Works on desktop and mobile
- Disable just as easily
Always know what's happening
Each DM shows what's new at a glance - Sent, Opened, Viewed. Streaks count up when you and a friend stay in touch every day.
- Sent / Opened / Viewed status
- Daily streak counter with a fire badge
- No more guessing if they saw it
All features
Everything you expect from a modern team chat
Unlimited channels
Create as many channels as you want. Public, private, or per project. Organize your team the way you want.
Voice calls
Jump directly into a voice call from any channel. No external tools needed.
Custom bots
Build bots that work for you. Daily standups, polls, reminders.
Search everything
Find any message, file, or link in milliseconds. Filters for channels, people, and dates. Search through the complete history.
Permission management
Determine who can see and do what. Admin roles and channel permissions.
Smart notifications
Mentions, keywords, and custom alerts. Set when you want to be disturbed and when not.
Reminders
Set reminders for yourself or your team.
Threads
Keep discussions organized with threads.
File sharing
Share files up to 100MB. Preview directly in the chat.
Emoji reactions
React quickly with emojis. Custom emojis possible.
Mobile apps
Native apps for iOS and Android.
Desktop apps
Mac, Windows and Linux.
Works with your favorite tools
Integrate with the tools you already use
GitHub
Commits, PRs, and issues directly in your channel
Google Workspace
SSO and Calendar integration
Microsoft 365
SSO and Outlook integration
Unifi
Network alerts in your chat
Webhooks
Connect any tool with webhooks
REST API
Build custom integrations
Build your own integrations
Our REST API gives you full control. Build bots, integrations, or complete apps on top of mssgs.