Software Comparison

Microsoft Teams vs Slack

A detailed comparison of Microsoft Teams and Slack to help you choose the right tool for your team. Updated for 2026.

Quick Verdict

Best Value

Microsoft Teams

Starting at $4/user/mo

Highest Rated

Slack

4.5/5 average

Microsoft Teams

Meet, chat, call, and collaborate in one place

4.3(25,110 reviews)

Starting Price

$4/user/mo

Free tier available

Best For

Microsoft 365 users
Enterprise organizations
Companies needing video conferencing

Limitations

Can be resource-heavy
Complex admin settings
Best value with full Microsoft 365

Slack

Where work happens

4.5(56,577 reviews)

Starting Price

$8.75/user/mo

Free tier available

Best For

Tech companies
Remote and hybrid teams
Teams using many SaaS tools

Limitations

Can be distracting with many channels
Message history limited on free tier
Can feel overwhelming for new users

Pricing Comparison

Plan	Microsoft Teams	Slack
Free	Free Unlimited chat • 60-min meetings	Free 90-day message history • 10 integrations
Essentials	$4/user/mo 30-hour meetings • 10GB cloud storage	$8.75/user/mo Unlimited message history • Unlimited integrations
Business Basic	$6/user/mo Web/mobile Office apps • 1TB cloud storage	$15/user/mo SAML SSO • Data exports
Business Standard	$12.5/user/mo Desktop Office apps • Webinar registration	Contact for pricing Unlimited workspaces • Enterprise mobility management

Feature Comparison

Feature	Microsoft Teams	Slack
Chat and channels
Video meetings
Screen sharing
File collaboration
Microsoft 365 integration
Copilot AI assistant
Whiteboard
Breakout rooms
Live captions
Meeting recordings
Channel-based messaging
Direct messages
Huddles (audio/video)
File sharing
Search and archive
Slack AI
Workflow builder
App integrations
Mobile apps
Canvas documents

When to Choose Each Tool

Choose Microsoft Teams if you...

Microsoft 365 users
Enterprise organizations
Companies needing video conferencing
Hybrid workplace teams
Need team meetings
Need company-wide communication

Choose Slack if you...

Tech companies
Remote and hybrid teams
Teams using many SaaS tools
Organizations of any size
Need team communication
Need project coordination

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