Slack
AI work platform connecting teams, automating workflows, and boosting productivity.
Slack is a collaborative workspace platform that combines messaging, video calls, and AI-powered automation. It integrates with hundreds of apps and AI agents, enabling teams to manage projects, search company knowledge, and streamline workflows from one central hub. Trusted by innovative companies like OpenAI, Box, and Rivian for secure, scalable team collaboration.
How we scored it
Six-factor weighted score. Each dimension scored 0–10 by our editorial team across testing periods of 3–18 months. No vendor influence.
What it actually costs
Intro pricing shown — see the renewal note for what you'll pay after the introductory term. We don't hide the second-act price.
The real cost
What you'll actually pay across 4 years, including the renewal cliff. We blend the math so you see the true monthly cost.
When the bill actually arrives
Most hosts advertise intro pricing prominently and renewal pricing in the fine print. Here\'s the trajectory drawn to scale.
Features at a glance
Every meaningful capability, listed plainly. ✓ included, ✕ not included, or a specific value where it matters.
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Slack against the field
The highest-scoring alternatives in the same category, compared on the figures we hold for all of them.
| SlackThis page | Figma | monday.com | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReviewCost score | 8.7/10 | 8.7/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Cheapest plan | Free | — | — |
| From | — | — | — |
| Renews at | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Biggest strength | Slackbot's contextual awareness of your team's conversations and files eliminates constant app-switching — it actually knows what you've been working on | Real-time collaboration is genuinely excellent — multiple designers can work simultaneously without conflicts or lag | Highly customisable boards with 30+ column types adapt to virtually any workflow without coding |
| Biggest drawback | AI features like Slackbot and summarisation require paid plans, pricing out smaller teams who'd benefit most from automation | Performance degrades noticeably on complex files with hundreds of artboards or heavy plugins | 3-seat minimum on all paid plans means solo users and 2-person teams pay for unused seats |
Prices are the published figures at the time of writing and change often. Renewal pricing is shown where the vendor publishes it. See how we review.
What people ask about Slack
Straight answers to what buyers actually ask, drawn from the documentation and published user reports.