Group chat and IM for your organization.

Group chat and IM for your organization

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HipChat is an instant messaging service designed for companies and teams.
Supercharge internal communication with chat rooms and file sharing.
Say goodbye to meetings and email. HipChat is a better way to work.

Try HipChat for free. No credit card required.

"We are happy we found HipChat, we used Yammer and other solutions and they don't come close." - Jay K., Loansifter.com
Chat rooms Collaborate in rooms Share code, files, and mockups with your team in seconds.
Web and iPhone Web version & Mobile Away from the desktop app? The web version is optimized for iPhone and Android.
Private chat One-on-one chat Break out of the rooms into one-on-one conversations.
Chat history Searchable chat history Go back in time to see who said what, and when.

Runs on just about everything.

The HipChat application runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux via Adobe AIR. Run the web version on your favorite browser or on iPhone and Android. Send and receive messages on any phone via SMS.

desktopYour desktop
webWeb browser
mobileiPhone & Android

Used by over 1,000 companies and teams.

Organizations use HipChat to improve how their members work and communicate internally. Businesses, law firms, student groups, and non-profits are all working more effectively with HipChat. (P.S. HipChat is free for non-profits.)

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Let's talk features.

  • File sharing and storage

    Share PDFs, mockups, and documents for instant feedback. Access them any time from the HipChat client or on the web.

  • Chat and file history

    HipChat automatically saves your conversations and files. Never forget who said what, and when. Access history anywhere you have internet.

  • Chat rooms

    Use rooms for departments, teams, or projects. Rooms can be open for anyone to join, or private for only invited members.

  • Instant image preview

    Share or link to an image and you'll get a live preview. Perfect for creative or design teams. Hour long design sessions are a thing of the past.

  • One-on-one messaging

    Have side conversations with your teammates. You'll have chat history and file sharing to help you keep track.

  • SMS

    Send and receive one-on-one chat messages on any phone via SMS. They'll even be saved in the chat history.

  • Notifications

    Don't want to miss a thing? Customize HipChat alerts with sounds, flashes, and pop-ups. Get someone's attention by typing @name.

  • Emoticons

    Express yourself! You should probably stay away from the kissy face if you're at work. Kissy face

  • Spell checking

    We all make mitsakes. HipChat will keep you from embarrassing yourself in front of your team members (at least spelling-wise).

  • API

    Use our API to send messages to rooms whenever a coworker posts a blog entry, checks in code, or fixes a bug.

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Your company will love it.

Boss

Your boss will love it.

  • HipChat is inexpensive and can be set up in seconds.
  • It's private, safe, and secure.
  • Fewer meetings need to happen. More work gets done. That's a win-win.
Coworkers

Your coworkers will love it.

  • Your calendar and inbox are full. Remember when you did work?
  • HipChat will help you get back on track.
  • The Fantasy Football room is unusually popular.
IT guy

Even your IT guy will like it.

  • There's no server to set up or stuff to configure.
  • He'd rather get an instant message than a tap on the shoulder.
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Frequent questions

How does the free trial work?

Go ahead, kick the tires. You have full-featured HipChat for 30 days. We know you'll love it, that's why we don't ask for your credit card up front. After 30 days you'll need to upgrade to a paying account to keep using HipChat.

How is HipChat better than traditional IM?

Check out our comparison page to see how HipChat stacks up.

Who can see our chats and files? Do you read them?

Your team's privacy and security is our #1 priority. We've taken measures to make sure only the people you want can access your chats and files. Of course, we will not view your team/company data.

Can we run Hipchat on our own servers?

No. HipChat is a hosted service. This way we can make sure you always have the latest features.

How much does HipChat cost?

We have several plans to fit your needs. They range from free to $99/month. To see a list of plans and prices go to our plans page.

Do I have to sign a long-term contract?

Nope. You'll be charged monthly and you can cancel or change plans anytime. If you cancel, you'll only be charged for the current month. You won't be charged again after that.

Is HipChat secure?

Yes. Only group members can browse chat history and files. All chat communication is done over an SSL encrypted connection — the same technology used by online retailers and banks.

Have more questions? Check our community-powered support or contact us.