Pumble
Business instant messaging software
Internal communications software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$2.49 per seat per month
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- Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
What is Pumble
Pumble is a team messaging application used for internal chat, file sharing, and collaboration in channels and direct messages. It targets small to mid-sized teams that want a Slack-style communication hub with desktop, web, and mobile access. The product emphasizes persistent chat history and basic collaboration features such as threads, reactions, and searchable messages. Pumble is part of a broader suite of productivity tools offered by its parent company.
Familiar channel-based messaging
Pumble supports channels, direct messages, threads, reactions, and file sharing, which aligns with common team-chat workflows. This structure helps teams separate conversations by project, department, or topic. It reduces reliance on email for day-to-day internal communication. The UI and interaction model are easy to adopt for teams coming from similar chat tools.
Cross-platform client availability
Pumble provides web, desktop, and mobile apps, enabling teams to stay connected across devices. This supports hybrid and distributed work where users switch between office and mobile contexts. Notifications and presence indicators help coordinate quick questions and handoffs. Multi-device access is a baseline requirement in this category and Pumble meets it.
Part of CAKE.com suite
Pumble is offered by CAKE.com, which also provides adjacent productivity products (e.g., time tracking and project management). For organizations already using those tools, Pumble can fit into a broader operational stack under one vendor relationship. This can simplify procurement and account administration. It also supports teams that want chat alongside other work-management capabilities without adopting a full unified communications suite.
Limited advanced UC features
Compared with full unified communications suites, Pumble is primarily focused on messaging rather than enterprise telephony and meeting-room ecosystems. Organizations needing advanced calling, PBX replacement, or deep conferencing administration may require additional tools. This can increase integration and vendor-management overhead. It is better suited to chat-first internal communication than to end-to-end UC requirements.
Governance depth may vary
Large enterprises often require granular compliance controls such as advanced eDiscovery workflows, legal hold, and extensive audit/reporting options. Pumble offers administrative controls, but the breadth of governance features may not match platforms built specifically for regulated enterprise environments. Buyers should validate retention policies, export capabilities, and audit logs against internal requirements. This is especially important for regulated industries and large deployments.
Integration ecosystem not exhaustive
Team messaging products often differentiate on the size and maturity of their third-party integration ecosystems. Pumble supports integrations, but organizations with many specialized SaaS tools may find gaps compared with platforms that have broader app directories and automation options. This can lead to manual context switching or custom integration work. Integration needs should be assessed early for critical systems like identity, ticketing, and document management.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (permanent) | Unlimited users and message history; 10 GB storage per workspace; 1:1 voice & video meetings; up to 3 apps & integrations; import from Slack. |
| Pro | $2.49 per seat/month (billed annually) — $2.99 if billed monthly | All Free features plus group meetings (up to 50), screen sharing, customizable sections, 10 GB storage per seat, up to 10 apps & integrations. |
| Business | $3.99 per seat/month (billed annually) — $4.99 if billed monthly | All Pro features plus workspace permissions, guest users (5 free single-channel guests per paid seat; multi-channel guests require a paid seat), user groups, meeting recordings, 20 GB storage per seat, unlimited integrations. |
| Enterprise | $6.99 per seat/month (billed annually) — $7.99 if billed monthly | All Business features plus Single Sign‑On (SAML2/OAuth2), data retention controls, priority/concierge support (qualifying criteria), 100 GB storage per seat, enhanced security/compliance controls. |
| Productivity Suite (bundle) | $12.99 per seat/month (billed annually) — $15.99 if billed monthly | Bundle including Pumble (Enterprise features) + Clockify + Plaky; combined value shown as $27.97/user/month with 53% savings when purchased as bundle. |
Seller details
CAKE.com Inc.
Dover, Delaware, USA
2021
Private
https://plaky.com/
https://x.com/plakyapp
https://www.linkedin.com/company/plaky/
