Rumbletalk versus AcornChat

RumbleTalk is an online group chat platform for websites and virtual events. It offers 5 Chat Types you can use anytime:

1. Members Chat
   A closed group chat exclusively for your members. This can be used with a log-in system or integration of your own user base.
   Use it for: Private communities and VIP sites

2. Queued Chat
   A moderated group chat with a designated administrator that can screen messages before it goes live.
   Use it for: Hosting Q&A Sessions, webinars, conferences

3. Private Chats
   A one-on-one chat where anyone can start a conversation with a fellow chatter.
   Use it for: Networking and dating sites

4. Experts Chat
   A one-on-one chat where only the chat admin can start a conversation with any user.
   Use it for: Professional consultation, job interviews, and private tutoring

5. Social Chat
   A public group chat accessible to anyone
   Use it for: Open communities, marketplace, fan page, and public discussions. To keep the chat safe, the chat owner can ban users and profanity, slow down the chat, mute all users, and export the chat transcript.

Rumbletalk’s unique feature is being able to approve or reject messages within the chat before it goes live - perfect for hosting Q&A sessions during live online events. This powerful chat platform makes connecting and engaging with your audience super easy because of other engagement features such as polls,  file sharing, video and audio calls, and admin moderation.

AcornChat is a dedicated Live Chat integration for Slack. It is intended for companies with fewer than 15 employees. AcornChat does not have its own dashboard, all conversations are managed in your Slack workspace. If you are already a Slack power user this might be a perfect fit for you.

The app is straightforward and has one other functionality than routing all messages through Slack; you can enable the email capture function when you are not online to answer any incoming queries. Set up the chat widget and create a dedicated channel or select an existing one in Slack. A new thread is created for each visitor that contacts you, providing a clear overview.

Read more about the pros and cons of Acorn Chat in our analysis of the best live chats with Slack integration of 2023.