Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Salesforce
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free – $8.25/user/mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mac, Windows, Ios, Android, Api
- Best for
- Startups, Smb, Tech Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
What is Slack?
Slack is a team chat tool from Salesforce. Slack is a channel-based messaging platform with integrations, huddles, and workflows.
Slack uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $8.25/user/mo.
It's best suited to startups, smb, tech-teams and runs on Web, Mac, Windows, Ios, Android, Api.
Standout strengths include huge integration library, great ux, strong search (paid). Worth weighing: free tier message limits, costs scale per seat.
Slack pricing
Pros
- Huge integration library
- Great UX
- Strong search (paid)
Cons
- Free tier message limits
- Costs scale per seat
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Frequently asked questions
What is Slack?
Slack is a channel-based messaging platform with integrations, huddles, and workflows.
How much does Slack cost?
Slack is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $8.25/user/mo.
Does Slack have a free trial?
Slack offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Slack support?
Slack is available on Web, Mac, Windows, Ios, Android, Api.