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The Open Source Slack Alternative Your Team Will Actually Love

Open-source, lightning-fast, and designed for modern collaboration. Hazel brings your team's conversations, tools, and workflows into one beautiful interface.

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Real-Time Messaging - Never miss a beat AI First GitHub Integration - Your workflow, connected Local-First Open Source - Full transparency Enterprise Ready - Scale with confidence Lightweight - Fast and responsive Rich Collaboration Fair Pricing Secure Messaging Scalable for any Team
Real-Time Messaging - Never miss a beat AI First GitHub Integration - Your workflow, connected Local-First Open Source - Full transparency Enterprise Ready - Scale with confidence Lightweight - Fast and responsive Rich Collaboration Fair Pricing Secure Messaging Scalable for any Team
Real-Time Messaging - Never miss a beat AI First GitHub Integration - Your workflow, connected Local-First Open Source - Full transparency Enterprise Ready - Scale with confidence Lightweight - Fast and responsive Rich Collaboration Fair Pricing Secure Messaging Scalable for any Team
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Integrated with the best tools

Built for Modern Teams

Everything you need to collaborate effectively, all in one place.

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Real-Time Chat with AI

Instant messaging with built-in AI agents. Get answers, automate tasks, and keep conversations flowing seamlessly.

Powerful Integrations

Connect the tools you already use. GitHub, Linear, Railway, and more—all in one place.

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Scale With Your Needs

From small teams to large organizations. Hazel grows with you—handle more channels, more messages, more users.

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Work Across Time Zones

Built for remote teams. See who's online, coordinate across time zones, and never miss an important message.

Core Features

Everything you need to collaborate effectively.

Keep Every Conversation Connected

Seamlessly sync messages, threads, and reactions between Discord, Slack, and Hazel.

Message Sync

Every message syncs instantly. Edit in Discord, see it update in Hazel. Reply from Slack, your team sees it everywhere.

Thread Continuity

Threaded conversations stay connected. Start a thread in Slack, continue it in Hazel with full context preserved.

Reaction Sync

Reactions travel across platforms. React with an emoji in Discord, it appears in Hazel and Slack instantly.

Built for Secure Growth

Where advanced security meets seamless scalability—designed to protect your data and empower your growth.

Security and Privacy

Hazel is built with security and privacy in mind. Your data is protected with enterprise-grade authentication and fine-grained permissions.

Scalable for any Team

Grow with your team. Collaborate across hundreds of channels and stay in sync with all your team members.

"Hazel has been an amazing upgrade for our workflow, allowing us to escape the clutches of Slack and easily integrate our network of coaches, partners and AI agents into it, which made it easy to scale our business without the cost burdens that come with it."

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Pricing that scales with you

Free for open source projects and small teams. Upgrade when you're ready.

Free

Perfect for small teams and open source projects

$0/month
  • Up to 10 team members
  • Unlimited channels & messages
  • GitHub integration
  • Desktop & web app
  • Full-text message search
  • Community support
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Pro

For growing teams that need advanced integrations

$8/month
  • Unlimited team members
  • All Free features
  • Linear & GitHub integrations
  • Custom bots & webhooks
  • AI-powered search & summaries
  • SSO authentication
  • Priority support
  • Advanced admin controls
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Enterprise

For organizations that need full control and compliance

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  • Everything in Pro
  • Self-hosted deployment
  • SAML SSO & SCIM provisioning
  • Audit logs & compliance
  • Dedicated support & SLA
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Loved by developers worldwide

Join thousands of teams who have made Hazel their home for collaboration.

Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera

Engineering Lead at Nextera

We switched from Slack to Hazel and never looked back. The GitHub integration is native, not bolted on.PR reviews happen right in our team channels now. Exactly what a dev team needs.

Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee

Product Manager at Foldwise

Hazel's keyboard-first design means I barely touch my mouse anymore. The command palette is incredible.I can jump to any channel or person in under a second. My team is noticeably faster.

Raj Patel
Raj Patel

Founder & CTO at Layerform

As a startup, we needed a chat tool that wouldn't slow us down or drain our budget. Hazel is free, open source, and fast.Our team onboarded in minutes. Essential for any early-stage team.

Emily Chen
Emily Chen

DevOps Engineer at Infrastack

The Railway and deployment integrations mean I see build statuses right in Hazel.No more context-switching between dashboards. It's like having a command center for our infrastructure.

Michael Brown
Michael Brown

Senior Developer at Quantbase

The inline code highlighting and markdown support make technical discussions so much better.Sharing code snippets in Hazel feels natural, not like a workaround. Finally, a chat built for developers.

Linda Wu
Linda Wu

VP of Engineering at Corelight

We manage 40+ engineers across 3 time zones. Hazel's real-time presence and fast search keep everyone in sync.It scales beautifully without the Slack pricing shock.

Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera

Engineering Lead at Nextera

We switched from Slack to Hazel and never looked back. The GitHub integration is native, not bolted on.PR reviews happen right in our team channels now. Exactly what a dev team needs.

Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee

Product Manager at Foldwise

Hazel's keyboard-first design means I barely touch my mouse anymore. The command palette is incredible.I can jump to any channel or person in under a second. My team is noticeably faster.

Raj Patel
Raj Patel

Founder & CTO at Layerform

As a startup, we needed a chat tool that wouldn't slow us down or drain our budget. Hazel is free, open source, and fast.Our team onboarded in minutes. Essential for any early-stage team.

Emily Chen
Emily Chen

DevOps Engineer at Infrastack

The Railway and deployment integrations mean I see build statuses right in Hazel.No more context-switching between dashboards. It's like having a command center for our infrastructure.

Michael Brown
Michael Brown

Senior Developer at Quantbase

The inline code highlighting and markdown support make technical discussions so much better.Sharing code snippets in Hazel feels natural, not like a workaround. Finally, a chat built for developers.

Linda Wu
Linda Wu

VP of Engineering at Corelight

We manage 40+ engineers across 3 time zones. Hazel's real-time presence and fast search keep everyone in sync.It scales beautifully without the Slack pricing shock.

Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera

Engineering Lead at Nextera

We switched from Slack to Hazel and never looked back. The GitHub integration is native, not bolted on.PR reviews happen right in our team channels now. Exactly what a dev team needs.

Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee

Product Manager at Foldwise

Hazel's keyboard-first design means I barely touch my mouse anymore. The command palette is incredible.I can jump to any channel or person in under a second. My team is noticeably faster.

Raj Patel
Raj Patel

Founder & CTO at Layerform

As a startup, we needed a chat tool that wouldn't slow us down or drain our budget. Hazel is free, open source, and fast.Our team onboarded in minutes. Essential for any early-stage team.

Emily Chen
Emily Chen

DevOps Engineer at Infrastack

The Railway and deployment integrations mean I see build statuses right in Hazel.No more context-switching between dashboards. It's like having a command center for our infrastructure.

Michael Brown
Michael Brown

Senior Developer at Quantbase

The inline code highlighting and markdown support make technical discussions so much better.Sharing code snippets in Hazel feels natural, not like a workaround. Finally, a chat built for developers.

Linda Wu
Linda Wu

VP of Engineering at Corelight

We manage 40+ engineers across 3 time zones. Hazel's real-time presence and fast search keep everyone in sync.It scales beautifully without the Slack pricing shock.

Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera

Engineering Lead at Nextera

We switched from Slack to Hazel and never looked back. The GitHub integration is native, not bolted on.PR reviews happen right in our team channels now. Exactly what a dev team needs.

Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee

Product Manager at Foldwise

Hazel's keyboard-first design means I barely touch my mouse anymore. The command palette is incredible.I can jump to any channel or person in under a second. My team is noticeably faster.

Raj Patel
Raj Patel

Founder & CTO at Layerform

As a startup, we needed a chat tool that wouldn't slow us down or drain our budget. Hazel is free, open source, and fast.Our team onboarded in minutes. Essential for any early-stage team.

Emily Chen
Emily Chen

DevOps Engineer at Infrastack

The Railway and deployment integrations mean I see build statuses right in Hazel.No more context-switching between dashboards. It's like having a command center for our infrastructure.

Michael Brown
Michael Brown

Senior Developer at Quantbase

The inline code highlighting and markdown support make technical discussions so much better.Sharing code snippets in Hazel feels natural, not like a workaround. Finally, a chat built for developers.

Linda Wu
Linda Wu

VP of Engineering at Corelight

We manage 40+ engineers across 3 time zones. Hazel's real-time presence and fast search keep everyone in sync.It scales beautifully without the Slack pricing shock.

Carlos Gomez
Carlos Gomez

Head of Platform at Greenfield Labs

The fact that Hazel is open source means we can audit the code and contribute back. That trust factor is huge for us.Transparency isn't just a feature, it's the foundation. Love what this team is building.

Aisha Khan
Aisha Khan

Design Lead at Motionkit

As a designer, I care about the small details. Hazel's UI is clean, fast, and doesn't get in the way.It's the first chat app that feels thoughtfully designed. Even file sharing and media previews are polished.

Tom Chen
Tom Chen

Director of Engineering at Healthpilot

We needed a solution with strong security and SSO support. Hazel delivered with WorkOS integration out of the box.Enterprise-grade auth without enterprise-grade complexity. Perfect for regulated industries.

Sofia Patel
Sofia Patel

CEO at DevRel Studio

Hazel's Linear integration shows issue previews right in chat. Our sprint planning conversations are so much richer now.Context without context-switching. It's changed how our team coordinates.

Jake Morrison
Jake Morrison

CTO at Stackpulse

The desktop app with auto-updates and native notifications is a game-changer. It feels like a first-class citizen, not an Electron afterthought.Fast, reliable, and always up to date. Our devs love it.

Nadia Ali
Nadia Ali

Engineering Manager at Createflow

We built custom bots using Hazel's webhook API to automate our release notes and deploy notifications.The extensibility is exactly what power users want. It fits our workflow like a glove.

Omar Farooq
Omar Farooq

Founder at Launchpad

Moving from Discord to Hazel gave us a professional team space without losing the developer-friendly vibe.It's the sweet spot between Slack and Discord. Exactly what our open source community needed.

Carlos Gomez
Carlos Gomez

Head of Platform at Greenfield Labs

The fact that Hazel is open source means we can audit the code and contribute back. That trust factor is huge for us.Transparency isn't just a feature, it's the foundation. Love what this team is building.

Aisha Khan
Aisha Khan

Design Lead at Motionkit

As a designer, I care about the small details. Hazel's UI is clean, fast, and doesn't get in the way.It's the first chat app that feels thoughtfully designed. Even file sharing and media previews are polished.

Tom Chen
Tom Chen

Director of Engineering at Healthpilot

We needed a solution with strong security and SSO support. Hazel delivered with WorkOS integration out of the box.Enterprise-grade auth without enterprise-grade complexity. Perfect for regulated industries.

Sofia Patel
Sofia Patel

CEO at DevRel Studio

Hazel's Linear integration shows issue previews right in chat. Our sprint planning conversations are so much richer now.Context without context-switching. It's changed how our team coordinates.

Jake Morrison
Jake Morrison

CTO at Stackpulse

The desktop app with auto-updates and native notifications is a game-changer. It feels like a first-class citizen, not an Electron afterthought.Fast, reliable, and always up to date. Our devs love it.

Nadia Ali
Nadia Ali

Engineering Manager at Createflow

We built custom bots using Hazel's webhook API to automate our release notes and deploy notifications.The extensibility is exactly what power users want. It fits our workflow like a glove.

Omar Farooq
Omar Farooq

Founder at Launchpad

Moving from Discord to Hazel gave us a professional team space without losing the developer-friendly vibe.It's the sweet spot between Slack and Discord. Exactly what our open source community needed.

Carlos Gomez
Carlos Gomez

Head of Platform at Greenfield Labs

The fact that Hazel is open source means we can audit the code and contribute back. That trust factor is huge for us.Transparency isn't just a feature, it's the foundation. Love what this team is building.

Aisha Khan
Aisha Khan

Design Lead at Motionkit

As a designer, I care about the small details. Hazel's UI is clean, fast, and doesn't get in the way.It's the first chat app that feels thoughtfully designed. Even file sharing and media previews are polished.

Tom Chen
Tom Chen

Director of Engineering at Healthpilot

We needed a solution with strong security and SSO support. Hazel delivered with WorkOS integration out of the box.Enterprise-grade auth without enterprise-grade complexity. Perfect for regulated industries.

Sofia Patel
Sofia Patel

CEO at DevRel Studio

Hazel's Linear integration shows issue previews right in chat. Our sprint planning conversations are so much richer now.Context without context-switching. It's changed how our team coordinates.

Jake Morrison
Jake Morrison

CTO at Stackpulse

The desktop app with auto-updates and native notifications is a game-changer. It feels like a first-class citizen, not an Electron afterthought.Fast, reliable, and always up to date. Our devs love it.

Nadia Ali
Nadia Ali

Engineering Manager at Createflow

We built custom bots using Hazel's webhook API to automate our release notes and deploy notifications.The extensibility is exactly what power users want. It fits our workflow like a glove.

Omar Farooq
Omar Farooq

Founder at Launchpad

Moving from Discord to Hazel gave us a professional team space without losing the developer-friendly vibe.It's the sweet spot between Slack and Discord. Exactly what our open source community needed.

Carlos Gomez
Carlos Gomez

Head of Platform at Greenfield Labs

The fact that Hazel is open source means we can audit the code and contribute back. That trust factor is huge for us.Transparency isn't just a feature, it's the foundation. Love what this team is building.

Aisha Khan
Aisha Khan

Design Lead at Motionkit

As a designer, I care about the small details. Hazel's UI is clean, fast, and doesn't get in the way.It's the first chat app that feels thoughtfully designed. Even file sharing and media previews are polished.

Tom Chen
Tom Chen

Director of Engineering at Healthpilot

We needed a solution with strong security and SSO support. Hazel delivered with WorkOS integration out of the box.Enterprise-grade auth without enterprise-grade complexity. Perfect for regulated industries.

Sofia Patel
Sofia Patel

CEO at DevRel Studio

Hazel's Linear integration shows issue previews right in chat. Our sprint planning conversations are so much richer now.Context without context-switching. It's changed how our team coordinates.

Jake Morrison
Jake Morrison

CTO at Stackpulse

The desktop app with auto-updates and native notifications is a game-changer. It feels like a first-class citizen, not an Electron afterthought.Fast, reliable, and always up to date. Our devs love it.

Nadia Ali
Nadia Ali

Engineering Manager at Createflow

We built custom bots using Hazel's webhook API to automate our release notes and deploy notifications.The extensibility is exactly what power users want. It fits our workflow like a glove.

Omar Farooq
Omar Farooq

Founder at Launchpad

Moving from Discord to Hazel gave us a professional team space without losing the developer-friendly vibe.It's the sweet spot between Slack and Discord. Exactly what our open source community needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about Hazel and its features. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

What is Hazel?
Hazel is an open source team chat platform built for developers. It combines real-time messaging with deep integrations for GitHub, Linear, and deployment tools—so your team can collaborate without leaving the conversation.
How is Hazel different from Slack?
Hazel is purpose-built for developer teams with native GitHub and Linear integrations, inline code syntax highlighting, a keyboard-first interface, and a desktop app with auto-updates. It's also open source and free for small teams.
What integrations does Hazel support?
Hazel integrates with GitHub (PRs, issues, deployments), Linear (issues with rich previews), Railway (deployment notifications), and OpenStatus (incident alerts). You can also connect custom services via webhooks.
Does Hazel have a desktop app?
Yes! Hazel has native desktop apps for macOS and Windows with automatic updates, plus a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works offline. You can also use Hazel in any browser.
Is Hazel free for small teams?
Yes, Hazel is free for open source projects and small teams. Paid plans are available for larger teams that need advanced features and priority support.
Can I search messages in Hazel?
Yes! Hazel has full-text message search with filters for keywords, users, and channels. You can quickly find any conversation across your entire workspace.
Can I self-host Hazel?
Yes! Hazel is fully open source and can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Our Enterprise plan includes dedicated support for self-hosted deployments, including help with Docker, Kubernetes, and custom configurations.
Does Hazel support threads and message replies?
Yes, Hazel supports threaded conversations so you can keep discussions organized. Reply to any message to start a thread without cluttering the main channel.
How does Hazel compare to Microsoft Teams?
Hazel is lighter, faster, and built specifically for developer workflows. Unlike Teams, Hazel offers native GitHub/Linear integrations, inline code highlighting, a keyboard-first interface, and the transparency of open source. No Microsoft 365 subscription required.
Is Hazel GDPR compliant?
Yes, Hazel is designed with privacy in mind and is GDPR compliant. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Self-hosted deployments give you full control over where your data lives.

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