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Slack vs Microsoft Teams

Winner: Tie

This comparison results in a tie. Slack excels in User Experience and Apps Ecosystem. Microsoft Teams leads in Microsoft Integration and Video Calls. Slack for UX; Teams for Microsoft shops. For users prioritizing User Experience, Slack is the stronger choice. For those needing Microsoft Integration, Microsoft Teams delivers better results.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

User Experience

Tie
Slack
4.7/5
Microsoft Teams
4/5

Slack is more pleasant to use. Slack holds a moderate edge with a score of 4.7/5 compared to 4/5. This noticeable difference in User Experience performance Slack holds a moderate edge with a score of 4.7/5 compared to 4/5. This noticeable difference in User Experience performance

Microsoft Integration

Tie
Slack
3.5/5
Microsoft Teams
4.9/5

Teams works with Office. Microsoft Teams holds a significant advantage with a score of 4.9/5 compared to 3.5/5. This substantial difference in Microsoft Integration performance Microsoft Teams holds a significant advantage with a score of 4.9/5 compared to 3.5/5. This substantial difference in Microsoft Integration performance

Apps Ecosystem

Tie
Slack
4.6/5
Microsoft Teams
4.3/5

Slack has more apps. Slack holds a slight lead with a score of 4.6/5 compared to 4.3/5. This noticeable difference in Apps Ecosystem performance Slack holds a slight lead with a score of 4.6/5 compared to 4.3/5. This noticeable difference in Apps Ecosystem performance

Video Calls

Tie
Slack
4.2/5
Microsoft Teams
4.5/5

Teams has better video. Microsoft Teams holds a slight lead with a score of 4.5/5 compared to 4.2/5. This noticeable difference in Video Calls performance Microsoft Teams holds a slight lead with a score of 4.5/5 compared to 4.2/5. This noticeable difference in Video Calls performance

Quick Comparison

Feature Slack Microsoft Teams
Pricing $7/mo $4/mo
Free Tier
Rating 4.5/5 4.2/5
Category Productivity Productivity
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Our Recommendation

Choose Slack if you...

  • Need team chat
  • Need project communication
  • Need company updates
  • Value great ux
  • Value many integrations

Choose Microsoft Teams if you...

  • Need enterprise communication
  • Need video meetings
  • Need collaboration
  • Value microsoft integration
  • Value good video
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Last updated: January 18, 2026
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