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Slack
Team Communication
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Video Conferencing
Slack vs Microsoft Teams 2026
Last updated: April 4, 2026
Quick Verdict
Slack and Microsoft Teams are closely matched with similar ratings (4.6 vs 4.4). Microsoft Teams is more affordable at $4/user/mo vs $7.25/user/mo. Choose based on your specific needs, team size, and feature priorities.
Slack
Starting Price
$7.25/user/mo
Free Tier
Available
Overall Rating
4.6/ 5.0
Integrations
2400
Mobile App
Yes
Microsoft Teams
Starting Price
$4/user/mo
Free Tier
Available
Overall Rating
4.4/ 5.0
Integrations
700
Mobile App
Yes
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Slack | Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|---|
| channels | — | |
| direct messages | — | |
| file sharing | — | |
| video calls | basic | — |
| screen sharing | ||
| search | 10k_messages_free | — |
| app integrations | — | |
| workflows | — | |
| video quality | — | 720p |
| max participants | — | 300 |
| recording | — | |
| breakout rooms | — | |
| waiting room | — | |
| webinars | — | |
| live streaming | — |
Best For
Slack
- Teams wanting focused team chat and collaboration
- Organizations with distributed/remote teams
- Companies needing extensive app integrations
Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft 365 organizations wanting unified collaboration
- Teams needing chat + video + files in one platform
- Enterprises already invested in Microsoft ecosystem
Limitations
Slack
- Can become expensive for large teams
- Video calling not as robust as dedicated tools
- Message history limited on free plan
Microsoft Teams
- Video quality slightly below Zoom
- Complex interface can overwhelm users
- Less value if not using full Microsoft 365 suite