YakChat
YakChat brings business messaging into Microsoft Teams, Webex, browsers, and mobile apps.
What YakChat is
YakChat brings business messaging into Microsoft Teams, Webex, browsers, and mobile apps. It supports SMS, MMS, WhatsApp Business Messaging, and RCS, with personal and shared inboxes, group messaging, scheduled messages, and out-of-office auto replies. The listed platforms are Android, iOS, web, Windows, and a browser extension for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome; the extension can start chats from phone numbers on websites. Sign-in options include Microsoft 365, Webex, Okta, Google, and standard email login. YakChat also lists integrations with Microsoft Power Automate, Tango Extend, and SMS or CPaaS providers Bandwidth, Twilio, and Telnyx. Supported archiving destinations include Microsoft Purview, Smarsh, Global Relay, Nuclei Cloud Archiving, email, Power Automate, webhooks, and AWS or Azure storage. YakChat states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and HIPAA compliant. Its 14-day free trial requires no credit card, commitment, or obligation. MMS is available in the USA and Canada, not yet in the UK or Australia; Professional MMS Group Chat supports up to 10 participants including the sender.
Good
- Supports SMS, MMS, WhatsApp Business Messaging, and RCS
- Offers personal and shared inboxes
- Supports several sign-in and archiving options
- 14-day trial requires no credit card
Watch out
- MMS is not yet supported in the UK or Australia
- Professional MMS Group Chat is limited to US and Canadian users
- No free plan
Who it suits
YakChat suits organizations that want SMS and other messaging channels within collaboration tools, browsers, and mobile apps. It may also suit teams that need shared inboxes, message archiving, or the listed compliance features.
Verdict
YakChat brings several messaging channels and archiving options into common business tools. Regional MMS support and the Professional-plan group chat limit are important to check for your team.
Plans and prices
From YakChat's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Custom plans | Priced on request | Tailored to your business; monthly text-credit boosters available |
The facts
Each one read from YakChat's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Archiving
- YakChat supports archiving to Microsoft Purview, Smarsh, Global Relay, Nuclei Cloud Archiving, email, Power Automate, webhooks, and AWS or Azure storage.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- YakChat supports sign-in through Microsoft 365, Webex, Okta, Google, or standard email login.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Business messaging
- YakChat brings SMS, MMS, WhatsApp Business Messaging, and RCS into tools including Microsoft Teams, Webex, browsers, and mobile apps.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- YakChat states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and HIPAA compliant.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- YakChat lists integrations with Microsoft Power Automate, Tango Extend, and SMS/CPaaS providers including Bandwidth, Twilio, and Telnyx.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Media and group limits
- MMS Group Chat is available to US and Canadian users on the Professional plan and supports up to 10 participants including the sender.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Messaging tools
- Features include personal and shared inboxes, group messaging, scheduled messages, and out-of-office auto replies.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Regional limits
- The pricing FAQ says MMS is supported in the USA and Canada, but not yet in the UK or Australia.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- YakChat links to a Help Center and offers contact and demo options for questions about its features.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Translation
- The pricing page says Professional includes text translation across 110 languages.checked 3 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Browser extension
- The browser extension supports Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome and can start chats by clicking phone numbers on websites.checked 3 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- YakChat advertises a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, commitment, or obligation.checked 3 Oct 2026
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