Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
AroundvsSlack
Around is free; Slack starts at $8.75/mo. Both rated 4.4/5 by users.
Aroundvs Slack
★ 4.4/5-0.1 vs Slack
Only in Around
- ✦ Floating Video Bubbles
- ✦ Auto-framing
- ✦ Noise Cancellation
✓ Free planPart of Miro (80M+) users · est. 2020
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Slackvs Around
★ 4.5/5+0.1 vs Around
Only in Slack
- ✦ Channels
- ✦ Direct Messages
- ✦ Huddles (Audio/Video)
✓ Free planFrom $8.75/mo200K+ organizations users · est. 2013
Try Slack Free →Ratings Breakdown
Around
4.4/5 avg
G2 Score4.4/5
Capterra Score4.3/5
G2 Rating4.4/5
Slack
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Around uniquely offers Floating Video Bubbles, Auto-framing, Noise Cancellation. Slack uniquely offers Channels, Direct Messages, Huddles (Audio/Video). Both share 1 features including Screen Sharing.
Feature
Around
Slack
Screen Sharing
✓
✓
Floating Video Bubbles
✓
✗
Auto-framing
✓
✗
Noise Cancellation
✓
✗
Emoji Reactions
✓
✗
Lightweight
✓
✗
Low CPU Usage
✓
✗
Meeting Notes
✓
✗
Calendar Integration
✓
✗
Auto-mute on Typing
✓
✗
Spatial Audio
✓
✗
Background Blur
✓
✗
Music Mode
✓
✗
Quick Meetings
✓
✗
Miro Integration
✓
✗
Channels
✗
✓
Direct Messages
✗
✓
Huddles (Audio/Video)
✗
✓
Clips (Video Messages)
✗
✓
Workflows
✗
✓
Integrations (2600+)
✗
✓
File Sharing
✗
✓
Search
✗
✓
Threads
✗
✓
Canvas
✗
✓
Lists
✗
✓
AI Features
✗
✓
Slack Connect
✗
✓
Mobile Apps
✗
✓
Total Features
15
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Around if you need:
- ✓ Floating Video Bubbles
- ✓ Auto-framing
- ✓ Noise Cancellation
- ✓ Emoji Reactions
- ✓ Lightweight
Choose Slack if you need:
- ✓ Channels
- ✓ Direct Messages
- ✓ Huddles (Audio/Video)
- ✓ Clips (Video Messages)
- ✓ Workflows
Pricing Comparison
Around is free; Slack starts at $8.75/mo.
Around Plans
Free tier available
Free (via Miro)
Free- • Integrated in Miro
- • Audio/video calls
Slack Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 90 days history
- • 1:1 huddles
ProBest Value
$8.75/user/mo- • Unlimited history
- • Group huddles
Business+
$15/user/mo- • SAML SSO
- • Data exports
Enterprise Grid
Custom- • Unlimited workspaces
- • HIPAA
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