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Slack: research summary

By Sarah MitchellUpdated January 30, 202610 min readBusiness

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We have collected public information on Slack but have not finished reviewing it, so it has no score or verdict yet. Confirm prices and features on the vendor's site before you buy.

Price
$8.75/mo · Free tier available
Price last verified Jan 30, 2026 · confirm on the vendor site
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Best integrations ecosystem
  • Huddles are great for quick chats
  • Search is very powerful

Cons

  • Chat history limited on free plan
  • Can be distracting
  • Expensive

Communication

Slack isn't just chat anymore. "Huddles" have replaced many scheduled meetings with quick audio syncs, and "Canvas" allows for persistent documentation right inside channels.

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Tips before you buy

Use the arrow next to send to schedule messages for later, respecting teammates' time zones.

What Slack really costs

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Frequently asked questions

Is Slack better than Teams?
Slack generally has a better user interface and is preferred by startups, while Teams is better for large enterprises using Microsoft 365.
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