Campfire vs Chanty

Campfire is a group chat tool by 37signals (makers of Basecamp) sold as a one-time purchase under their ONCE brand. It runs on your own server and provides real-time messaging without recurring subscription fees.

Chanty is a team communication platform that combines messaging, task management, and file sharing in a unified workspace. It provides threaded conversations, audio/video calls, and integration with third-party tools.