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Microsoft Teams vs Slack
Recommendation & Best Fit
Choose Microsoft Teams if you prioritize:
- Lower starting entry cost ($6/mo vs $7.25/mo)
Choose Slack if you prioritize:
- Higher average user satisfaction rating (4.8/5)
Feature
Microsoft Teams
Slack
Rating
⭐ 4.6/5
⭐ 4.8/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$6/mo
$7.25/mo
Monthly Visits
310.0M
210.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
6 apps
7 apps
Team Size
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Microsoft Teams Pros & Cons
Pros
- Included with Microsoft 365 business licenses for incredible enterprise value
- Flawless real-time co-authoring on Office documents directly inside meetings
- Highest enterprise security and compliance standards (HIPAA, FedRAMP, SOC2)
Cons
- Desktop app can be resource-intensive compared to lighter clients
- Guest access management across external organizations can be rigid
Slack Pros & Cons
Pros
- The definitive gold standard for workplace communication in tech
- Vast ecosystem of 2,600+ app integrations and custom bots
- Slack Connect enables seamless shared channels with external clients and vendors
Cons
- Free tier deletes message history older than 90 days
- Can become noisy without disciplined notification settings
Microsoft Teams Key Features
- Video Meetings for up to 1,000 Participants
- Copilot AI Real-Time Meeting Summaries & Action Items
- Native Co-Authoring on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Together Mode Virtual Stage View
Slack Key Features
- Organized Topic Channels & Direct Messages
- Slack Huddles Live Audio & Screen Sharing
- Slack Canvas Collaborative In-Channel Docs
- No-Code Workflow Builder with 2,600+ App Integrations