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Slack vs Shortwave
🤝 It's a Tie — Both tools are very closely matched. Your best choice depends on your specific workflow.
Feature
Slack
Shortwave
Rating
⭐ 4.8/5
⭐ 4.8/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$7.25/mo
$19/mo
Monthly Visits
210.0M
3.1M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
7 apps
4 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
Shortwave Pros & Cons
Pros
- Reliable infrastructure
- Fast intuitive user interface
- Broad ecosystem integration
Cons
- Full feature set requires paid plan
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
Shortwave Key Features
- Cloud Sync
- Multi-platform Access
- Collaboration Tools
- Export & Integrations
- Security & Encryption