The compliance-first Slack alternative.
Team chat for companies that need to control their data. Cloud, private cloud, or on-prem — your choice.
Quarterly compliance audit results are in. All communication channels passed retention checks ✅
Nice! What about the message export for the SEBI review?
Already exported. 90-day archive delivered in under 2 minutes. MessageArena handles it natively 🔒
Architected to ISO 27001 controls. CERT-In aligned. DPDP Act 2023 ready. SOC 2 Type 1 in progress.
Everything your team
actually needs
No bloat. No “AI-powered synergy engines.” Just solid, secure communication that works.
Self-Hosted
Deploy on your own GKE, AWS, or on-prem servers. Your data, your infra, zero vendor lock-in.
E2E Encrypted
Military-grade encryption for every message, file, and call. Not even we can read your data.
Compliance Ready
Built-in message archival, audit trails, and export tools for SEBI, RBI, and IRDAI audits.
Channels & DMs
Organized team channels, threaded replies, and direct messages. Communication, sorted.
Message Retention
Configure retention policies per channel. Auto-archive and export for regulatory reviews.
Smart Notifications
Push notifications on mobile and desktop. Mention-based alerts, DND schedules, and more.
Team Management
LDAP/SSO integration, role-based access, department-wise channels. Enterprise-grade admin.
Mobile Apps
Native Android & iOS apps. Stay connected on the go with the same security guarantees.
Blazing Fast
Built on real-time WebSockets. Messages delivered instantly. No lag, no waiting around.
How MessageArena compares
Most B2B buyers compare. Here's how MessageArena stacks up against the dominant cloud-only options on the things that matter to regulated industries.
| Feature | MessageArena | Slack | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud, private cloud, or on-prem deployment | Yes | Cloud only | Cloud only |
| Data residency choice (per-tenant) | Yes | Limited regions | Limited regions |
| SEBI / RBI / HIPAA / GDPR-aligned deployment | Yes | Partial | Partial |
| DPDP Act 2023 ready | Yes | Partial | Partial |
| Source-code escrow option | Yes | No | No |
| WORM / immutable audit log | Yes | Enterprise tier | Enterprise tier |
| Per-channel retention policy | Yes | Enterprise tier | Enterprise tier |
| Pricing model | Per-server / per-seat | Per-seat SaaS | Bundled with M365 |
Security that's not
just a checkbox
When the regulator comes knocking, you want to be ready. Not scrambling.
Built for SEBI
Message archival and audit trails that help stockbrokers and intermediaries meet SEBI circular requirements.
RBI Ready
Data residency within India, encrypted storage, and access controls meeting RBI IT framework guidelines.
IRDAI Aligned
Communication logging and retention policies aligned with IRDAI regulations for insurance entities.
Data Sovereignty
Your data lives on YOUR servers in India. Not in some US data center. Full control, zero questions.
Access Control
Role-based permissions, LDAP/SSO, 2FA, session management. IT team stays happy, auditors stay satisfied.
Audit Export
One-click export of all messages, files, and metadata for regulatory reviews. Any date range, any format.
🇮🇳 Made in India, for India
Built by a team that understands Indian regulatory requirements first-hand. We don't just claim compliance — we architect for it from day one. Your data stays in India, on your servers, under your control.
Simple pricing,
no surprises
Start free for 14 days. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Starter
For small teams getting started with secure communication.
- Up to 50 users
- Channels & DMs
- File sharing (5GB/user)
- Mobile & Desktop apps
- 30-day message retention
- Email support
Business
For growing teams that need compliance and admin controls.
- Up to 500 users
- Everything in Starter
- LDAP / SSO integration
- 90-day message retention
- Compliance audit export
- Role-based access control
- Priority support
- Custom branding
Enterprise
For regulated enterprises needing full control and compliance.
- Unlimited users
- Everything in Business
- Self-hosted deployment
- Unlimited retention
- SEBI/RBI/IRDAI compliance kit
- Dedicated success manager
- SLA guarantee
- On-prem or private cloud
- Custom integrations
Got questions?
Ready to make the
switch?
Start your 14-day free trial. No credit card. No sales calls (unless you want one). Just secure team chat, instantly.
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