Slack
The productivity platform where work happens.
Slack remains the gold standard for UX in business communication. While Microsoft Teams is 'free' with Office 365, Slack feels like a tool built for humans, not just corporations. It is the best choice for tech-forward teams, startups, and agile organizations who value integrations and speed over bundling.
Why we love it
- Best-in-class UI/UX that is fun to use
- Massive ecosystem of bots and integrations
- Slack Connect makes working with vendors/clients seamless
Things to know
- Free plan is limited to 90 days of message history
- Can get expensive for large teams (Per-user pricing)
- Notification fatigue can kill productivity if not managed
About
Slack is a channel-based messaging platform that replaces email for internal communication. Owned by Salesforce, it acts as your 'Digital HQ', integrating with over 2,600 apps (like Google Drive, Jira, and Zoom) to centralize workflows. Features like Huddles (audio chats) and Canvas (docs) make it essential for remote and hybrid teams.
Key Features
- ✓Channels (Organized spaces)
- ✓Slack Connect (External collaboration)
- ✓Workflow Builder (No-code automation)
- ✓Huddles (Instant audio/video)
- ✓App Integrations (2,600+)
Frequently Asked Questions
Slack has a Free plan, but it is limited to 90 days of message and file history. To keep your history forever and access unlimited integrations, you must upgrade to Pro.
Teams is better if you are deep in the Microsoft ecosystem and want to save money. Slack is better if you want superior design, better 3rd-party integrations, and a tool developers love.
Channels are dedicated spaces for conversations about specific projects, topics, or teams. Unlike email chains, anyone in the channel can see the history, making onboarding new members much easier.
Yes, Slack AI helps summarize long threads, recap daily channel activity, and search for answers within your company's knowledge base. It is a paid add-on.
Yes, using Slack Connect, you can share channels directly with external partners, agencies, or vendors without them joining your internal workspace.