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Donut

by Donut Technologies Inc. · New York, USA

Slack and Microsoft Teams app for onboarding journeys, team connection and shoutouts.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web, Android & iOS
App Advisor rating
4.3
transparency & India fit

What is Donut?

Donut is team chat & collaboration from Donut Technologies Inc., based in New York, USA. Slack and Microsoft Teams app for onboarding journeys, team connection and shoutouts.

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.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams. Beyond team chat & collaboration, Donut also covers product management & roadmapping, community management.

What works well

  • +Free trial available
  • +Integrations directory on the official site

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

Donut at a glance

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Donut features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Donut adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Channels, threads and DMs
  • Video and voice huddles
  • File sharing and search
  • App integrations and bots
  • Guest access for clients
  • Wikis and knowledge bases
  • Mobile apps with notifications control
  • Admin controls and compliance
  • Mobile apps for Android and iOS
  • Free plan to start without a card

What customers say about Donut

Testimonials published on Donut's own website, selected by the vendor. These are not independent reviews.

“We used to suffer—every part of onboarding was manual. Now with Donut, we can deliver a consistent, personal experience for every new hire without all the lift.” Source
“Donut helps us keep meaningful cross-team connections alive on our global and fully remote team. Our biweekly intros let us connect as humans beyond work — they're a beloved part of our culture.” Source
“We love Donut Shoutouts! They reinforce our core values and strengthen our culture. In just a few months, our team shared 3,000+ Shoutouts—clear proof of this simple tool’s company-wide impact.” Source

Donut pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Donut charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on donut.com.

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Specifications

Category
Team chat & collaboration, Product management & roadmapping, Community management
Vendor
Donut Technologies Inc.
Headquarters
New York, USA
Founded
Not published
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web, Android, iOS
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Donut — frequently asked questions

How much does Donut cost?+

Donut publishes its plans at https://www.donut.com/. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does Donut have a free trial?+

Yes. Donut's official site offers a free trial.

What is Donut?+

Donut is team chat & collaboration by Donut Technologies Inc.. Slack and Microsoft Teams app for onboarding journeys, team connection and shoutouts.

How much does Donut cost?+

Donut has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Donut offer a free trial or free plan?+

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

Is Donut made in India?+

No. Donut is developed by Donut Technologies Inc. in New York, USA.

Who is Donut best suited for?+

Donut suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for team chat & collaboration with product management & roadmapping and community management.

What are the best alternatives to Donut?+

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 Donut deployed?+

Donut is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.

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