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Dock: the WhatsApp alternative you host yourself
- Workspace controls. Admin console, audit log and offboarding.
- Searchable history. Full-text search across everything.
- Docs, tasks and files. Work lives beside the conversation.
- All in one workspace. Chat, meetings, docs, Base, calendar, tasks, drive and AI agents together.
- Honest limits. Where WhatsApp is stronger, the table says so.
Why choose Dock over WhatsApp
| Detailed comparison |  Dock | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| Admin controls | ✓Yes | Limited |
| Full-text search of history | ✓Yes | Basic |
| Docs, tasks, calendar | ✓Yes | ✗No |
| Reach customers | ✗No | ✓Yes |
| Native mobile app | Installable web app | ✓Yes |
Details are category-level and change often. Check WhatsApp's current plans and documentation.
See how much you could save
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See Dock in action
Real screenshots of Dock with a fictional team.
Who should choose which
Choose Dock if: Teams that have outgrown a pile of WhatsApp groups for internal work.
Choose WhatsApp if the stronger points in the table are what you need. Product details change, so check WhatsApp's current plans and documentation before you decide.
Questions
Is Dock for talking to customers?
No. It is for your team. Use a customer messaging tool for outside contacts.
Is Dock cheaper than WhatsApp?
Dock has no per-seat fee; you pay for your own server. Whether that is cheaper depends on your team size and what you pay WhatsApp. Use the savings calculator above with your own prices.