Pumble

US PRODUCT RESEARCH

Pumble

Pumble is a dedicated messenger with channels, direct messages and searchable history. Paid plans expand group calls and administrative controls. Retention policies are available in Enterprise. Its export scope is narrower than the retained conversation history.

Checked Oct 20, 2026 · 10 official sources · Desk research

Team chat and collaboration

A GOOD FIT WHEN

Teams needing a straightforward internal messenger with predictable meeting tiers.

Unlimited retained-message history on Free
Group calls on paid plans
Conversation-type retention policies

LOOK MORE CLOSELY WHEN

Complete private-message export or verified native AI is required.

Exports exclude private channels and DMs.
Retention and enterprise identity controls require Enterprise.
AI summary and agent capabilities were not verified.

CATEGORY-SPECIFIC EVIDENCE

Capabilities, controls and depth.

Scores combine core capabilities and workflow depth. Full support earns full points; limited support earns half. Unverified features create a range, and paid-plan requirements are shown in the evidence. How scoring works →

Team chat and collaboration · 28 features

67–98/100 documented fit

Core capabilities27.2–32 / 32 pts8/10 checks with established status

Workflow depth40–65.6 / 68 pts10/18 checks with established status

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Team chat and collaboration · 28 weighted capability checks
Feature / weight	Support, evidence & points
Core capabilityChannels or project conversationsOrganise shared discussion around a topic or project. 4 points maximum	Supported4 / 4 pts Public and private channels. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityDirect and group messagesCommunicate privately across the workspace. 4 points maximum	Supported4 / 4 pts Direct and group messages. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkThreaded context and message actionsReply in context and retain a reference when turning discussion into work. 6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Reply in context and retain a reference when turning discussion into work. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported6 / 6 pts Threaded replies and message references. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkRestricted external collaborationLimit a guest to specified conversations or projects. 6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Limit a guest to specified conversations or projects. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported6 / 6 pts Business single/multi-channel guests. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityFiles within conversationsAttach or reference files in a conversation. 3.2 points maximum	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Conversation file sharing. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilitySearch conversation historyFind messages in retained conversation history. 3.2 points maximum	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Search retained messages and files. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkFiltered, permission-aware retrievalNarrow results by participant/date/channel while respecting visibility. 4.8 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Narrow results by participant/date/channel while respecting visibility. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts People/date filtering; permission-bound test unverified. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkPortable public and private historyExport messages and relevant metadata from public, private and direct conversations. 4.8 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Export messages and relevant metadata from public, private and direct conversations. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Limited2.4 / 4.8 pts Public channels only; private and DMs excluded. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityVoice or video callsStart a voice or video conversation in the workflow. 2.4 points maximum	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Native voice/video calls. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityScreen sharingShow a screen during a call. 2.4 points maximum	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Pro and higher screen sharing. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkRecording or asynchronous clipsPreserve a recording or an asynchronous voice/video clip. 3.6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Preserve a recording or an asynchronous voice/video clip. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported3.6 / 3.6 pts Asynchronous voice/video clips. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkGroup meeting capacity and controlsInspect the participant limit and host controls for a group meeting. 3.6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Inspect the participant limit and host controls for a group meeting. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–3.6 / 3.6 pts Paid group capacities documented; host controls need demo. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityWorkspace and member rolesSeparate owner, admin, member and guest responsibilities. 4 points maximum	Supported4 / 4 pts Owner/admin roles and Business permissions. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityMFA or business SSOProtect business sign-in with documented controls. 4 points maximum	Supported4 / 4 pts Enterprise business SSO. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkConfigurable conversation retentionApply deletion periods to defined conversation types. 6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Apply deletion periods to defined conversation types. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported6 / 6 pts Enterprise channel/DM periods; permanent daily deletion. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkExportable administration historyFind and export an attributable administrative change. 6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Find and export an attributable administrative change. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported6 / 6 pts Enterprise: enable first; 365-day logs export CSV/JSON; no sign-in events. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityAI conversation summariesSummarise a specific accessible discussion. 2.4 points maximum	Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityAI action extractionCreate a draft task or follow-up from a conversation. 2.4 points maximum	Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkScoped AI conversation accessRestrict the conversations an AI assistant can access. 3.6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Restrict the conversations an AI assistant can access. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–3.6 / 3.6 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkReview AI actionsApprove or limit generated actions before execution. 3.6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Approve or limit generated actions before execution. Demonstrate with a restricted test user. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–3.6 / 3.6 pts Not established in the reviewed documentation. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkSchedule and cancel future messagesDemonstrate: Schedule and cancel future messages. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Schedule and cancel future messages. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported2.5 / 2.5 pts Future messages can be scheduled and cancelled. All plans; scheduled messages can be edited, rescheduled or deleted. Global capability evidence; local plan availability and interface language are not inferred. Official documentation · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkSend recurring channel remindersDemonstrate: Send recurring channel reminders. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Send recurring channel reminders. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkNotify a maintained user group by mentionDemonstrate: Notify a maintained user group by mention. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Notify a maintained user group by mention. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported2.5 / 2.5 pts Mentioning a user group notifies its members. User groups require Business or Enterprise. Global capability evidence; local plan availability and interface language are not inferred. Official documentation · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkRestrict who may post in announcement channelsDemonstrate: Restrict who may post in announcement channels. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Restrict who may post in announcement channels. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkSchedule notification quiet hoursDemonstrate: Schedule notification quiet hours. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Schedule notification quiet hours. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkExpire guest access automaticallyDemonstrate: Expire guest access automatically. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Expire guest access automatically. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkChoose history visibility when adding a chat memberDemonstrate: Choose history visibility when adding a chat member. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Choose history visibility when adding a chat member. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported2.5 / 2.5 pts New group members' history access can be chosen. Adding a member to a group direct message prompts a history-visibility choice. Global capability evidence; local plan availability and interface language are not inferred. Official documentation · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkSet a personal follow-up reminder on a messageDemonstrate: Set a personal follow-up reminder on a message. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Set a personal follow-up reminder on a message. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test channel with a member and a guest. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported2.5 / 2.5 pts Messages can have personal follow-up reminders. Native postpone command applies to channel, direct-message or thread messages. Global capability evidence; local plan availability and interface language are not inferred. Official documentation · Oct 21, 2026Source

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AI CAPABILITY CHECK

What does its AI actually do?

Not independently verified

No task-specific AI established in the reviewed official documentation.

Official AI source

Documented capabilities

Limits to check

Automation is not scored as AI.

Understand the full price

$2.49 annually billed, or $2.99 monthly. Free includes 10 GB/workspace; paid seat and guest rules matter.

Billing basis: annual. Unit: user/month. Currency: USD.

Verify current pricing with the vendor

Integrations and deployment

Security claims require the relevant agreement and technical evidence. This is a review of public documentation.

US buying context

English-language team communication with documented per-user cloud plans.

The evidence record

Public/private channels.

Official evidence

Direct and group messages.

Official evidence

Threaded replies and mentions.

Official evidence

Unlimited message history.

Official evidence

Voice and video messages.

Official evidence

Paid group calling and screen sharing.

Official evidence

Search messages/files by people or date.

Official evidence

Business guest access.

Official evidence

Enterprise SSO.

Official evidence

Enterprise retention by conversation type.

Official evidence

Public-channel messages and file links only.

Official evidence

Retention settings can preserve edits/deletions.

Official evidence

Enterprise records after enablement, retains 365 days and exports CSV/JSON; login events excluded.

Official evidence

Source library

Research is based on documentation, not a hands-on performance test. Report a correction.

EXPLORE THE ALTERNATIVES

Keep your options open.

Team chat and collaboration alternatives · highest documented score first.

Nifty

39–100/100 documented fit

Nifty

Nifty combines tasks, project discussions, documents and direct messages. Dependencies can move downstream dates, while capacity planning compares assigned effort with available hours. Orbit creates structured work from prompts or messages. Dedicated chat controls, full conversation exports and baseline variance need separate examination.

Good fit forAgencies coordinating project delivery, clients and internal discussion in one workspace.

$10.00member/month · billed annually

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Plans and feature boundaries

The feature score covers the product across documented plans. This table shows package differences; it does not claim that every scored feature is included in the starting price.

Plan	Published price	Documented inclusions	Limits and conditions
Free Plan source ↗	USD 0 Free · Confirm billing unit in source	Unlimited history Channels and DMs	10 GB/workspace; 1:1 calls.
Pro Plan source ↗	USD 2.49 Annual commitment / prepayment · Confirm billing unit in source	Screen sharing	50-person group calls; 10 GB/user.
Business Plan source ↗	USD 3.99 Annual commitment / prepayment · Confirm billing unit in source	Guests Advanced permissions	100-person calls; 20 GB/user; guest rules apply.
Enterprise Plan source ↗	USD 6.99 Annual commitment / prepayment · Confirm billing unit in source	SSO Retention Audit logs	$7.99 monthly; 100 GB/user.