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Slack
Team Communication
Zoom
Video Conferencing
Slack vs Zoom 2026
Last updated: April 4, 2026
Quick Verdict
Slack and Zoom are closely matched with similar ratings (4.6 vs 4.6). Slack is more affordable at $7.25/user/mo vs $14.99/host/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
Zoom
Starting Price
$14.99/host/mo
Free Tier
Available
Overall Rating
4.6/ 5.0
Integrations
1000
Mobile App
Yes
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Slack | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| channels | — | |
| direct messages | — | |
| file sharing | — | |
| video calls | basic | — |
| screen sharing | ||
| search | 10k_messages_free | — |
| app integrations | — | |
| workflows | — | |
| video quality | — | 1080p |
| max participants | — | 100 |
| recording | — | |
| breakout rooms | — | |
| waiting room | — | |
| webinars | — | paid_addon |
| live streaming | — |
Best For
Slack
- Teams wanting focused team chat and collaboration
- Organizations with distributed/remote teams
- Companies needing extensive app integrations
Zoom
- Companies prioritizing video quality
- External client meetings and webinars
- Organizations wanting simple, reliable video conferencing
Limitations
Slack
- Can become expensive for large teams
- Video calling not as robust as dedicated tools
- Message history limited on free plan
Zoom
- 40-minute limit on free plan group meetings
- Separate tool from team chat (not all-in-one)
- Can get expensive for large organizations