Microsoft Teams vs Slack
A side-by-side comparison of Microsoft Teams and Slack.
| Visit website | Visit website | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Chat, meetings and calls inside the Microsoft 365 ecosystem | Channel-based messaging and collaboration for work teams |
| Pricing | FreemiumProprietary | FreemiumProprietary |
| Developer | Microsoft | Salesforce |
| Ratings | 4.8(3.4M) · App Store | 4.1(53.5K) · App Store |
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| Windows | ||
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| Features | ||
| AI assistant | ||
| Channels | ||
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| Meeting recording | ||
| Screen sharing | ||
| Voice and video calls | ||
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| Threaded conversations | ||
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Mattermost
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4.8(5.6K) · App StoreSelf-hosting keeps full control over data and infrastructure
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Chanty
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4.5(135) · App StoreSimple interface that small teams pick up quickly
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