Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
SlackvsMicrosoft Teams
Microsoft Teams starts at $4/mo, 54% cheaper than Slack's $8.75/mo. Slack is rated higher at 4.5/5 vs Microsoft Teams's 4.3/5.
Slackvs Microsoft Teams
★ 4.5/5+0.2 vs Microsoft Teams
Only in Slack
- ✦ Channels
- ✦ Direct Messages
- ✦ Huddles (Audio/Video)
✓ Free planFrom $8.75/mo(pricier)200K+ organizations users · est. 2013
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Microsoft Teamsvs Slack
★ 4.3/5-0.2 vs Slack
Only in Microsoft Teams
- ✦ Video Meetings
- ✦ Chat & Channels
- ✦ Recording & Transcription
✓ Free planFrom $4/mo(cheaper)320M+ monthly active users · est. 2017
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Slack
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Microsoft Teams
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Quick Stats
Free Plan
SlackYes ✓
Microsoft TeamsYes ✓
Feature Comparison
Slack uniquely offers Channels, Direct Messages, Huddles (Audio/Video). Microsoft Teams uniquely offers Video Meetings, Chat & Channels, Recording & Transcription. Both share 2 features including Screen Sharing, File Sharing.
Feature
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Screen Sharing
✓
✓
File Sharing
✓
✓
Channels
✓
✗
Direct Messages
✓
✗
Huddles (Audio/Video)
✓
✗
Clips (Video Messages)
✓
✗
Workflows
✓
✗
Integrations (2600+)
✓
✗
Search
✓
✗
Threads
✓
✗
Canvas
✓
✗
Lists
✓
✗
AI Features
✓
✗
Slack Connect
✓
✗
Mobile Apps
✓
✗
Video Meetings
✗
✓
Chat & Channels
✗
✓
Recording & Transcription
✗
✓
Breakout Rooms
✗
✓
Whiteboard
✗
✓
Together Mode
✗
✓
Background Effects
✗
✓
Live Captions
✗
✓
Polls
✗
✓
Copilot AI
✗
✓
Calendar Integration
✗
✓
Apps & Bots
✗
✓
Phone System
✗
✓
Total Features
15
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Slack if you need:
- ✓ Channels
- ✓ Direct Messages
- ✓ Huddles (Audio/Video)
- ✓ Clips (Video Messages)
- ✓ Workflows
Choose Microsoft Teams if you need:
- ✓ Video Meetings
- ✓ Chat & Channels
- ✓ Recording & Transcription
- ✓ Breakout Rooms
- ✓ Whiteboard
Pricing Comparison
Microsoft Teams starts at $4/mo, 54% cheaper than Slack's $8.75/mo.
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
Microsoft Teams Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 100 participants
- • 60-min meetings
- • 5GB storage
Microsoft Teams EssentialsBest Value
$4/user/mo- • 300 participants
- • 30-hr meetings
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6/user/mo- • 300 participants
- • 1TB storage
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
$12.5/user/mo- • Desktop Office apps
- • Webinars
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