Who should try Centrio instead of Rambox
Centrio is worth considering if you want messengers and web email in one app, use several accounts, and want to organize your work services in a way that makes sense to you. It's a desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux. It opens each service's own web interface: you keep the way you already communicate, and what changes is the shell you switch between them in.
For a first check, Centrio Free is a good fit: up to three added services. For example, Telegram for work, WhatsApp for clients, and email. If your main need is two accounts of the same messenger, add two instances of it plus one other service. Each instance uses a slot in the limit, so three services doesn't mean three app types with an unlimited number of accounts each.
Folders, split screen and more services belong to Pro. They're useful when you need a discussion and a work document open side by side during the day, or when you want to separate channels by project. Check basic sign-in and everyday actions first, then decide whether you need those extras. This article is written by the Centrio team: our position is that you should test our product against your own tasks, not that any one tool is a universal winner.
Decide why you're switching
Write down the one main reason you're looking for an alternative: switching between services is awkward, telling accounts apart is hard, you want a different window layout, or the plan terms don't fit. Without a clear reason, migrating a dozen logins can end up costing more effort than it saves. A good outcome is when the specific problem you named actually goes away in your everyday routine.
Don't start the move assuming Rambox is necessarily paid. Its official page lists a free Basic plan. So compare the actual features and limits for your set of accounts, not just whether the word “free” appears somewhere. For current Centrio terms, use the pricing page; a one-off trial run doesn't require moving every service over in advance.
If your reason is memory use, put the same load on both apps: the same sites, the same number of accounts, and the same time since launch. Centrio also runs on web technology, so promising lower memory use for any combination of services would be inaccurate. If what you actually need is a shared queue of client requests with agents assigned to them, that calls for a different category of tool — switching between aggregators alone won't create that queue.
Prepare a short map of your accounts
Open your current list of services and write down which ones you genuinely need every day. Next to each, note its purpose, the account name, and how you sign in. Don't include passwords, one-time codes, or backup keys in this list. The goal isn't to copy secrets — it's to make sure that after installing, you can tell your work Telegram from your personal one and sign in to the right mailbox.
For corporate email, Slack and other work services, check in advance whether your organization allows sign-in through a third-party desktop shell. A requirement for a managed browser, a corporate device, or a specific SSO method can't be solved just by picking an aggregator. Put that service first in your trial set, before you start moving the rest of your work over.
| What to note | Example | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Service and role | Telegram — work | Avoid mixing up two identical-looking icons |
| Account needed | Name of the work profile | Verify the login after signing in |
| Key action | Sending a PDF to a client | Test real work, not just whether the page loads |
| Verification method | Phone or corporate sign-in | Have access ready in advance |
| Notifications | Only work requests | Avoid getting the same alert twice from two apps |
What you'll need to set up again
Plan on adding services manually and signing in again. This process does not include automatic import from Rambox. Don't try to carry cookie folders or a browser engine profile between the two apps — that's not a supported migration path here, and it makes it harder to know which account is actually open and where an active session came from.
Your conversations belong to the service, not to a list of icons in an aggregator. After signing in you'll see whatever history and features that service's web version provides for your account. Centrio doesn't convert one messenger's history into another's format, doesn't merge contacts, and doesn't guarantee the presence of messages that only exist on a specific device.
Local downloads, notification settings and the order of your services are separate matters. Locate the files you need on your computer, and set up the panel layout fresh in the new app. It's worth opening and checking an important work document separately — seeing its filename in an old chat doesn't mean the file is saved in the new location or available offline.
Install Centrio and build a trial set
Download the current installer from the Centrio download page and pick your operating system. Don't use some old version file from your downloads folder as a guide — package contents and compatibility can change over time. After installing, find the service you need in the app's catalog, add it, and complete a normal sign-in.
If you need a second account, add a second instance of the service rather than signing out of the first. Give them names you can tell apart by purpose. A separate session keeps logins apart, but it doesn't check the recipient for you — always confirm the profile and conversation before sending a work message.
Don't try to rebuild your entire old desktop in the first sitting. Three services give you a compact, checkable scenario. If they work well, you can add the rest within your plan's limits. If one specific feature is the problem, you'll be able to name it precisely, instead of untangling issues from fifteen new logins at once.
- Pick an installer on the download page and install Centrio.
- Add one primary messenger and verify the account name after signing in.
- Add a second service, or a second account of the first one.
- Add email or a work web service you need alongside your messaging.
- Name the instances by role and confirm the actual set fits Free or Pro.
Run the trial on ordinary work actions
A successful login is only the start. Open a familiar conversation, send an agreed test message, attach a small non-sensitive file, and download a reply attachment. Test pasting text, following links, and searching within the chosen service. That way you're judging your own scenario, not just whether the logo appears in the catalog.
Then minimize Centrio and check the notification. Look at settings in the chat, the service, and the operating system — each of these can affect the outcome. Restart the app and repeat the sign-in check. Persistent sessions are convenient, but any provider can still ask for reconfirmation or revoke access.
If you rely on calls, screen sharing, or specific keyboard shortcuts, test them separately. Web-version capabilities can differ from a native client's. Don't remove your official client until you've confirmed that whatever communication method you can't do without is actually available. Running two aggregators at once can also produce duplicate notifications; while you're comparing, turn off the extra alerts in one of them.
- You see the right account and the right chats.
- Messages and attachments send and open correctly.
- Notifications arrive while the app is minimized.
- Each service behaves as expected after a restart.
- Links open in the right place.
- Switching between services during the day genuinely feels easier.
When switching justifies choosing Pro
Count individual instances, not just service names. Two Telegram accounts, WhatsApp and Gmail already add up to four. If Free's three slots cover your whole day, keep using them. If you need more accounts, folders by client, or two services visible at once, compare the right Pro tier against your actual load.
Split screen makes sense for a specific pairing: reading a request in a messenger while checking data in another service. Folders help keep one project's accounts together. Both features add order to your working window, but they don't turn Centrio into a CRM, assign owners to requests, or build a shared client history for a team.
Don't buy the higher tier just to finish a migration. First confirm that the sites you need work, that notifications behave correctly on your system, and that the new organization is actually more convenient. It makes sense to judge the cost after that check — it should reflect the right tool for the job, not a hope that it fixes an inconvenient service on its own.
Finish the move without rushing
Work in Centrio for a normal workday. Note the moments when you had to go back to the old app, and why. A one-off search for an unfamiliar button is different from a missing must-have feature: the first is solved by getting used to the layout, the second may mean you should keep a separate client for that specific service.
Once the core actions check out, set up autostart and notifications so two apps aren't competing for your attention. If you decide to cancel your old subscription, manage that separately in its own provider's account — removing the app is not the same as canceling payments. Check your work accounts and their active sessions in the settings of the services themselves.
A good Rambox replacement is one that makes your everyday services more convenient. Start with Centrio Free, set up your three most important connections, and decide based on the result. You don't need to commit to a full switch in advance — it's enough to check whether the new tool actually fits your specific messaging, email and set of accounts.
FAQ
Can I automatically import accounts from Rambox?
This guide uses manual service setup and signing in again. Automatic transfer of Rambox accounts, cookies and active sessions into Centrio isn't offered.
Will my chats be deleted when I switch?
Installing a different aggregator doesn't by itself delete an account inside a messenger. Access to history after signing in depends on the service and its web version. Centrio doesn't promise to carry over local history or history that isn't available on the web.
Is the Centrio free plan enough to test this?
Free lets you add up to three services, including separate instances of one messenger. More services, folders and split screen require Pro.
Is Centrio guaranteed to be faster than Rambox?
There's no such guarantee. Compare the apps on one computer with the same sites, accounts and actions. Choosing an interface and comparing resource use are two separate checks.
Can I keep both apps running while I compare them?
Yes, within each service's own sign-in rules and linked-device limits. Set up notifications so the same account doesn't produce duplicate alerts from two apps at once.
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Free includes up to 3 services. Pro is billed in RUB: 199 ₽ per month or 1,590 ₽ per year.