Slack vs Microsoft Teams

Slack
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
Verified Confidence: 89%

Verdict: Microsoft Teams wins for organizations already on Microsoft 365. Slack wins for tech-forward companies, startups, and teams that prioritize developer integrations.

Winner: Microsoft Teams

Slack: 6.8/10

Microsoft Teams: 8.8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

SlackMicrosoft Teams
Price (paid base tier)$7.25/user/mo (Pro)Included with M365 Business Basic ($6/user/mo)
Microsoft 365 nativeNo (integration required)Yes
Developer integrationsBest-in-classGood but fewer
Video callingHuddles + basic callsFull Teams Meetings (better)
Free plan message history90 daysUnlimited (with M365)

Slack

What works

  • Best messaging UX in enterprise collaboration
  • Superior developer/engineering integrations
  • Cleaner, faster interface

What doesn't

  • Paid plans start at $7.25/user/mo (Pro)
  • Free plan limits message history to 90 days
  • Video calls less polished than dedicated platforms

Microsoft Teams

What works

  • Included with Microsoft 365 — no extra cost for M365 orgs
  • Native SharePoint, OneDrive, and Outlook integration
  • Full phone system (Teams Phone) available

What doesn't

  • Heavier, more complex UI
  • Lower developer/API-first integration quality
  • Guest access for external parties less intuitive than Slack Connect

Bottom line

Our pick: Microsoft Teams. It edges out the alternative on included with microsoft 365 — no extra cost for m365 orgs. That said, Slack still wins on best messaging ux in enterprise collaboration — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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