At a Glance
Ideal for
Any team that needs real-time communication and wants to reduce email
Consider that
Message history limited on free tier
Typical cost: $8/mo
Best For
Any team that needs real-time communication and wants to reduce email
Startup Offer
Free plan available
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About Slack
Slack is the leading workplace communication platform. It brings together messages, files, and tools in channels organized by team, project, or topic.
Key Features
Channels for organized communication
Direct messaging and huddles
File sharing and search
2,600+ app integrations
Workflow automation
Video and audio calls
Things to Consider
Message history limited on free tier
Can be distracting
Enterprise pricing is expensive
Solves These Problems
I need to build a community around my product
Your customers don't talk to each other, missing opportunities for peer learning, advocacy, and stickiness. You need a c...
I need better tools for team communication
Communication is scattered across email, texts, and random calls. You need a central hub for team chat, async discussion...
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4.2
Strong productivity solution. Any team that needs real-time communication and wants to reduce email.
Reviewed Dec 2025 by our editorial team
PricingFreemium
Est. Monthly Cost$0-15/mo
CategoryProductivity
Founded2009
Last UpdatedDec 2025
Free Tier
Includes: 90-day message history
Note: Limited integrations and storage