YEAR 2025
TYPE EDUCATIONAL
STATUS INDEPENDENT

TEAMS vs SLACK

WORKPLACE MESSAGING CHAMPIONSHIP

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SELECT YOUR PLATFORM

P1
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TEAMS

// MICROSOFT 365 HUB //

M365 SYNC
VIDEO PWR
APPS
THREADS
VS
P2
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SLACK

// INTEGRATION MASTER //

INTEGRTNS
THREAD UX
SEARCH
VIDEO

🎮 DECISION FACTORS 🎮

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ECOSYSTEM FIT

Teams + M365 = native. Slack = universal connector.

02
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VIDEO POWER

Teams: full meetings. Slack: lightweight huddles.

03
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APP LIBRARY

Both have apps. Slack pioneered integrations.

04
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COST CALC

Teams often bundled. Slack per-user pricing.

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ORG SIZE

Both enterprise-ready. Check admin features.

06
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SEARCH SKILL

Slack known for search. Teams improved.

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MIGRATION

Switching costs time. Plan carefully.

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USER VIBES

Test both. User adoption determines success.

⚔️ FEATURE BATTLE ⚔️

ATTRIBUTE
TEAMS
SLACK
CHAT TYPE
Teams + channels, threaded
Channels with rich threading
VIDEO
Full meetings, webinars
Huddles, clip recording
FILES
SharePoint/OneDrive native
Integrations + native share
BOTS
Power Platform workflows
Workflow Builder + apps
EXTERNAL
Guest access, Connect
Slack Connect channels

💡 PRO TIPS 💡

🎯

KNOW YOUR STACK

Heavy Microsoft shop? Teams likely fits. Diverse tools? Slack connects them all.

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TEST FIRST

Both offer trials. Run real workflows before committing to either platform.

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TOTAL COST

Include training, migration, and productivity impact—not just subscription fees.

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ASK USERS

The best platform is one people actually use. Get team input early.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️

This content is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft Corporation or Salesforce/Slack Technologies. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features, pricing, and capabilities change frequently—verify information with official sources. This comparison should NOT be used as the sole basis for purchasing decisions. Evaluate platforms based on your specific organizational requirements, conduct trials where possible, and consult appropriate stakeholders before making technology decisions.