Which team communication platform is right for your organization?
by Salesforce
Slack is the beloved team communication platform known for its intuitive interface, powerful integrations, and strong developer ecosystem. It's where work happens for millions of teams worldwide.
2013
$27.7B (Acquired by Salesforce)
40M+ DAU
Free · Pro $7.25/mo · Business+ $12.50/mo
✓ Strengths
✗ Weaknesses
Best For
by Microsoft
Microsoft Teams is the collaboration hub integrated with Office 365, combining chat, video meetings, file storage, and app integration. It's the default choice for Microsoft-centric organizations.
2017
Part of Microsoft ($3T+)
320M+ MAU
Free · Essentials $4/mo · Business Basic $6/mo · E3 included
✓ Strengths
✗ Weaknesses
Best For
Slack wins on user experience, integrations, and developer ecosystem. Microsoft Teams dominates in enterprise Microsoft environments and large video meetings. Choose Slack if you want the best collaborative experience and rely on diverse third-party tools. Choose Teams if you're deep in the Microsoft ecosystem and need enterprise compliance features.
💡 Recommendation: Many organizations use both: Teams for formal meetings and client calls, Slack for internal team collaboration.
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