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Slack vs Microsoft Teams
Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Slack edges ahead in this comparison. Slack scores higher on user ratings and overall feature set.
Feature
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Rating
⭐ 4.8/5
⭐ 4.6/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$7.25/mo
$6/mo
Monthly Visits
210.0M
310.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
7 apps
6 apps
Team Size
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
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 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 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
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