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Microsoft Teams Alternatives for 2025

Being bundled into Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams offers messaging and meetings. For many teams, it’s the default. But default doesn’t define the first need. Especially when there are now so many programs like Microsoft Teams offering fresh takes on team communication. In 2025, teams are dealing with tool
May 6, 2025 8 min read
Collaboration

Discord Alternatives for 2025

Since it launched, Discord has changed the game for how communities and teams connect online – blending text, voice, and video into one flexible app. It started with gamers, but quickly caught on with startups, creative teams, and remote workers everywhere. That said, Discord isn’t the perfect fit for every
May 6, 2025 7 min read
Collaboration

Slack Alternatives for 2025

When it comes to workplace communication, Slack has long been a go-to name. Its channels, threads, and integrations helped redefine how teams collaborate remotely. Yet as work evolves, so do modern teams’ needs.  In 2025, teams are looking for platforms that do more than just chat. They want tools that
May 5, 2025 7 min read
Collaboration Featured

8 Best Team Chat Apps for Work in 2025

Communication matters. It significantly shapes how we live, work, and connect with others. Almost every part of life depends on it. When communication breaks down, things fall apart: plans get canceled, goals get missed, and people end up frustrated. We all know how it can be. And in the workplace,
May 5, 2025 12 min read
Customer Stories Featured

GoKids!: Orchestra Supercharged GameDev Studio's Productivity by 2X

Learn how the team switched to a messaging-first interface with built-in task and team management tools, shifting their focus from managing the workspace to tackling projects and tasks.
Mar 17, 2025 3 min read
Productivity

8 Tools That Outperform Trello in Project Management Features

Apps that are finely designed and combine the needed features for smooth collaboration are out there. And we're not talking about Trello.
Dec 3, 2024 4 min read
Collaboration

Challenges in Distributed Teams and How to Overcome Them

Explore the challenges of managing distributed teams and discover actionable solutions, like strategies and Orchestra itself, to boost productivity and collaboration.
Dec 2, 2024 4 min read
Productivity

Team Management Tips for Startup Success

Leading a startup's team means doing it swiftly. To do so, you not only need to be aware of project management techniques but also have the proper tools at hand. Find the best ones for your needs.
Dec 2, 2024 4 min read
Collaboration

Beyond Zoom: Alternative Tools for Online Collaboration

Are you up for trying a better solution to keep your team connected? Discover a few alternatives that can easily compete with the famous app we all think will last forever.
Nov 29, 2024 3 min read
Productivity

Top Picks: Free Management Software Everyone Should Know About

What tool helps manage projects and streamline workflows? How do you choose the right one for a team and not hesitate while doing so?
Nov 28, 2024 3 min read
Collaboration

5 Best Team Chat Apps for Startups

Only powerful toolsets get teams closer to results. Discover the top team chat apps that enhance communication and streamline projects.
Nov 28, 2024 3 min read
Productivity

Remote Teams, Real Results: Best Practices​

Discover the best ways to improve remote teams and afterwards capitalize on the mistakes of those who did not.
Nov 27, 2024 4 min read
Productivity

Leading AI Productivity Tools in 2025

There are so many AI tools that it's easy to get FOMO these days. But which of them enhance productivity?
Nov 27, 2024 3 min read
Collaboration

11 Benefits of Teamwork in the Workplace

Teamwork can be hard, but it is genuinely rewarding when you understand its benefits and practice it at work.
Nov 26, 2024 3 min read
Productivity

Making the Most of Your Time: Management Strategies

There are several ways to take control and master time management. Find them all here.
Nov 25, 2024 3 min read
Collaboration

Things That Set You Apart as a Leader

Discover the habits that make you a standout team leader.
Nov 25, 2024 3 min read
Productivity

Scrum Team Roles: A Simple Explanation

Explore the Scrum team's key roles, responsibilities, and how they work together for successful Agile project management.
Nov 22, 2024 3 min read
Productivity

How Teams Grow: The Main Stages Of Group Development

Explore how team dynamics improve once these five stages of group development are applied.
Nov 22, 2024 4 min read
Collaboration

9 Essential Roles for Building a Well-Balanced and Productive Team

Discover how each role enhances collaboration and helps build a highly productive team for 2025.
Nov 21, 2024 4 min read
Collaboration

How to Choose the Best Tools for Managing a Remote Team in 2025

Discover the main criteria for selecting the best tools to manage a remote team in 2025.
Nov 21, 2024 4 min read
Collaboration

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Managing a Remote Team

Identify the most common remote pitfalls before they affect your team.
Nov 20, 2024 4 min read
Productivity

How to Write SMART Goals: Tips & Examples

Yet another article on how SMART goals work and why this method is so useful to any team.
Nov 20, 2024 4 min read
Collaboration

10 Collaboration Skills Every Teammate Should Master

What skills should teams cultivate to make collaboration great again?
Nov 19, 2024 5 min read
Productivity

How the Definition of Done (DoD) Shapes Agile Projects

What the DoD means, why it matters, and how you can create one for your own agile team.
Nov 18, 2024 3 min read
Collaboration

The Importance of Teamwork: Insights from Science

Ever doubted the value of teamwork? The article provides science-backed insights into the significance of teamwork and how to achieve it.
Nov 15, 2024 4 min read
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