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Team Communication

Slack vs Microsoft Teams

Which team communication tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

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Slack

4.533,000 reviews

Teams that need fast, searchable, channel-based communication with strong integrations and automation—especially cross-functional groups working across many projects and tools.

Starting at $8.75/user/month
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Microsoft Teams

4.416,000 reviews

Organizations already using Microsoft 365 that want an all-in-one hub for chat, meetings, and file collaboration with strong admin, security, and compliance controls.

Starting at Free - $12.50/user/month

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureSlackMicrosoft Teams
Pricing$8.75/user/monthFree - $12.50/user/month
G2 Rating4.5 (33,000 reviews)4.4 (16,000 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.74.7
Best ForTeams that need fast, searchable, channel-based communication with strong integrations and automation—especially cross-functional groups working across many projects and tools.Organizations already using Microsoft 365 that want an all-in-one hub for chat, meetings, and file collaboration with strong admin, security, and compliance controls.

Pros & Cons

Slack

Pros

  • + Excellent channel-based organization and message search
  • + Large integration ecosystem and strong API platform
  • + Easy to adopt with a polished UX across desktop and mobile
  • + Automation options (Workflow Builder) reduce repetitive coordination work

Cons

  • Costs can add up at scale, especially for larger organizations
  • Notification overload and channel sprawl without good governance
  • Some advanced security/compliance features require higher-tier plans

Microsoft Teams

Pros

  • + Tight integration with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, SharePoint/OneDrive, Office apps) for streamlined collaboration
  • + Robust meeting capabilities for internal and external collaboration (screen share, recording, captions—plan-dependent)
  • + Strong enterprise-grade security, identity, and compliance options (plan-dependent)
  • + Large ecosystem of integrations and extensibility via Teams apps and automation

Cons

  • Can feel complex or heavy for small teams; feature set varies by license and can be confusing
  • Performance and reliability can vary depending on device, network, and tenant configuration
  • Notification and channel sprawl can become hard to manage without governance and good practices