Microsoft Teams
Slack
| Feature | Microsoft Teams | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $4/mo | Free / from $7.25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | enterprise, teams, microsoft-users, remote-workers | teams, enterprise, remote-workers, developers |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013 |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Meetings | ✓ | ✗ |
| Channels | ✓ | ✓ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whiteboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Huddles | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Search | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Microsoft Teams Pros
- Included with Microsoft 365
- Great video calling
- Deep Office integration
- Large meeting capacity
✗ Microsoft Teams Cons
- Resource heavy
- Complex admin settings
- Can feel cluttered
- Requires Microsoft ecosystem
✓ Slack Pros
- Excellent integrations
- Channels system
- Huddles
- Searchable history
✗ Slack Cons
- Message limit on free plan
- Notification overload
- Can be distracting
The Verdict
Microsoft Teams is best for enterprise and teams who need included with microsoft 365. Slack is ideal for teams and enterprise looking for excellent integrations. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.