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Campfire

by 37signals ·

Self-hosted group chat from 37signals with rooms, direct messages and mentions, free under MIT licence.

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Starting price
Free
Free trial / plan
Always free
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.3
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What is Campfire?

Campfire is team chat & collaboration from 37signals, based in . Self-hosted group chat from 37signals with rooms, direct messages and mentions, free under MIT licence.

Team collaboration tools provide channels, direct messages, file sharing and integrations so work conversations leave WhatsApp. Suites such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 bundle chat; dedicated products compete on search, threads and integrations.

It is completely free to use.

What works well

  • +Completely free to use

What to watch out for

  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Campfire features

As listed on Campfire's official website.

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Campfire pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How Campfire charges. Campfire is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

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Specifications

Category
Team chat & collaboration
Vendor
37signals
Headquarters
Founded
Not published
Pricing model
Free
Starting price
Free
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Campfire — frequently asked questions

What is Campfire?+

Campfire is team chat & collaboration by 37signals. Self-hosted group chat from 37signals with rooms, direct messages and mentions, free under MIT licence.

How much does Campfire cost?+

Campfire is free to use.

Does Campfire offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Campfire offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Campfire made in India?+

No. Campfire is developed by 37signals in .

Who is Campfire best suited for?+

Campfire suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for team chat & collaboration.

What are the best alternatives to Campfire?+

Popular alternatives in team chat & collaboration include Zoho Cliq, Zoho Connect, Flock. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Campfire deployed?+

Campfire is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About 37signals

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37signals · Chicago, United States · Founded 2004 · 4 products in our catalogue

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