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Best Slack Alternatives

Updated Sep 2, 2026 3 alternatives compared

Slack

The one you're replacing Freemium

Coordinating teams and multiple work tools in one place is complex; Slack organizes conversations, alerts, files, and collaborations to cut email clutter and keep teams aligned.

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The essentials

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Slack included for comparison — click any alternative to jump to its full breakdown below.

Alternative Pricing License Built for Founded Best for
Slack Current $7.25Freemium Proprietary Startups Small Business 2013 The one you're replacing
Microsoft Teams $4.00Freemium Proprietary Small Business Enterprise 2017 Microsoft 365 Integration
Google Chat $7.00Freemium Proprietary Small Business Enterprise — Google Workspace Integration
Chanty $3.00Freemium Proprietary Startups Small Business 2017 Team Focused Tasks
The shortlist

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Microsoft Teams

Freemium Proprietary

Keeping chat, meetings, files, and day-to-day coordination in one place is the job Microsoft Teams handles best, particularly for organizations already using Microsoft 365.

Channel workspaces Video meetings Shared file editing Business telephony
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Google Chat

Freemium Proprietary

Google Workspace teams reach for Google Chat when they want messaging, shared Spaces, and quick Meet calls tied closely to Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and company accounts.

Organize with Spaces Direct messaging Start Meet calls Share Workspace files
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Chanty

Freemium Proprietary

Keeping team conversations, quick decisions, and lightweight follow-up work in one place is the job here. Chanty handles it with approachable group chat and uncomplicated task tracking for smaller teams.

Create team channels Turn messages into tasks Teambook workspace Start group calls
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Before you switch

Should you replace Slack?

Why people stay 4

  • Integrations connect built tools like Jira and Google Drive in one workspace.
  • Channels provide clear team and project organization for efficient collaboration.
  • Searchable history on paid plans retains important conversations and files.
  • Slack Connect enables external collaboration with customers and partners.

Why people switch 3

  • Free tier limits message history to 90 days and restricts app integrations.
  • Notification volume and channel sprawl can overwhelm users in large teams.
  • Slack's subscription cost can be costly compared to bundled alternatives like Microsoft Teams.

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