Slack

Team messaging platform organized around channels, huddles, and workflow integrations.

Pricing: free, subscription, custom
Free tier: true
Open source: No

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): chat, collaboration, AI, integrationsVerified

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): SaaS, desktop, mobileVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOS, LinuxVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): free, subscription, customVerified
Starting price(29): 8.75Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): channels for team chat, meetings and video, Canvas docs creation, Lists for project management, Slackbot AI teammate, app marketplace with 2,600+ appsVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Security · Privacy · Compliance

Regulatory compliance(HIPAA;PCI DSS;FedRAMP;GDPR support): GDPR, HIPAA, FINRA 17a-4, FedRAMPVerified
Security certifications(SOC 2 Type II;ISO 27001): SOC 2 (Type II), SOC 3, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 42001, FedRAMP ModerateVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): help centre, communityVerified

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Work teams connecting people, apps, and AI agents in channels, from a free tier to enterpriseVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): frontline and engineering team collaboration, IT and customer service coordination, sales and project managementVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): beginnerVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 4.53.276Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2013Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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Team Messaging Apps

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