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We performed a comparison between Microsoft 365 Business and Slack based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft 365 Business vs. Slack Report (Updated: March 2020).
769,236 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"It is an excellent and powerful program.""The solution has been easy to use and is very user-friendly.""The product is very fast and convenient to use.""The two biggest value adds of the solution are having the ability to outsource the email and not having to manage the email server. It's just seamless. Having the most current versions all around and having things updating frequently by themselves ensures that everybody's got access to the same software.""I never have had any problems with any kind of situation where I couldn't get my documents. It is very, very reliable and very consistent.""Microsoft Teams, without a shadow of a doubt, is the best platform ever. It is also very stable with a lot of options.""We are satisfied with technical support.""The deployment is very easy."

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"The product makes communication seamless.""I use Slack for communication with my colleagues.""Slack is a very collaborative tool that makes it easier for me to communicate with the onboarding and billing teams.""The portal is at its best version now.""Nowadays, we don't need to visit an HR portal. Our marketing and human resources teams directly share details about birthdays, upcoming events, and important dates in Slack. Whether it's a training event, a company-wide gathering, or a social event, all the information is shared there. This keeps us all updated.""Tasks and team huddles are the most valuable features of Slack.""We use thread-based communication. So that if a new person comes to look into a problem for a particular task, they can easily go and look into the particular thread it is discussed in.""Its integration with different apps is a great feature."

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Cons
"It can have more integrations with other platforms.""Office 365 could be more secure.""The solution's licensing framework needs improvement.""There could be more integration with different platforms for the product.""The technical support could be more knowledgeable.""I am responsible for handling the licenses and was not happy with the amount of time spent during the auditing process.""Their support could be improved. They should pick the right people who are capable of resolving technical issues.""It could be flexible in terms of working with other cloud-based solutions."

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"Slack is not as strong as competitors like Teams when it comes to things like video meetings and audio meetings.""The notifications on the phone are delayed.""I have found it cumbersome to create and set up groups, or channels.""It is difficult to navigate the tool when I log in to two devices and start a video call.""It would be highly advantageous if it could incorporate calendar information from sources like Outlook or Gmail, providing users not only with meeting schedules but also a comprehensive daily agenda view.""I would like the text in chat to be more customizable.""We could see improvement in Slack by having an integrated meeting tool. Currently, we rely on third-party integration tools like Zoom to schedule meetings. It would be much more convenient to schedule meetings directly within Slack without additional integrations. It needs to have calendar and CRM integrations as well.""Sometimes, the servers are not available."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Depending on which plan you purchase, there are a plethora of applications available to you."
  • "Compared to buying a license, it is much cheaper and a good buy."
  • "We do monthly billing, however, I'm not sure what the exact costs are. We may pay around $1,000/month. We started using the Microsoft Teams and we've started doing the conference call feature, so that's another $4 an account and we have a few accounts using that right now."
  • "USD $1,250 annually for the standard package."
  • "Pricing can vary a lot due to fluctuations in exchange rates and that is not favorable for planning."
  • "Now you can select different licenses, for example, if somebody doesn't need all of the features, it would cost $8 USD per month and if they didn't need the email application then it would cost $6 USD per month."
  • "It works out to be $12.50 per user per month."
  • "Microsoft 365 Business will be good to have if you have a large organization where you have more than 3000 employees. Other cheaper solutions, like Gmail, are easily available in the market."
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  • "We use the free version that does not have a license."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "It is less expensive than one of its competitors."
  • "It is an expensive tool. We pay 15 to 20 USD monthly per user."
  • "Slack is definitely worth the money."
  • "The pricing can range up to about twenty bucks a user. You can spend a lot of money, especially if you're talking about thousands of users. Generally speaking, Slack is less expensive than Teams. Slack doesn't include all the bells and whistles that Teams does. So you can go from a $6 license in Microsoft 365 to a $50 license per user per month, and there's a lot more you can do in the $50 license."
  • "I would rate the tool's pricing a four out of ten."
  • "The solution is cheap in my country."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
    Top Answer:My company places emphasis on the different licenses purchased. The company has P1 and P2 licenses from Microsoft. For certain tasks, you need a Microsoft license. There are additional costs attached… more »
    Top Answer:The solution's technical support team takes time to respond to users, making it an area of the tool's shortcomings where improvements are required.
    Top Answer:Nowadays, we don't need to visit an HR portal. Our marketing and human resources teams directly share details about birthdays, upcoming events, and important dates in Slack. Whether it's a training… more »
    Top Answer:We could see improvement in Slack by having an integrated meeting tool. Currently, we rely on third-party integration tools like Zoom to schedule meetings. It would be much more convenient to schedule… more »
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    Also Known As
    Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
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    Overview

    Microsoft 365 Business is an integrated solution, bringing together the best-in-class productivity of Office 365 with advanced security and device management capabilities to help safeguard your business.

    Slack is where work happens. It’s a digital workspace that powers your organization — all the pieces and the people — so you can get things done.

    Slack brings all your communication together in one place. It's real-time messaging, archiving and search for modern teams.

    Sample Customers
    Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
    Strava, The New York Times, Spotify, Blue Bottle Coffee Company, Eventbrite, Box, Circa, Stripe
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Healthcare Company6%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company24%
    Marketing Services Firm13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Healthcare Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization82%
    Computer Software Company4%
    Financial Services Firm3%
    University1%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise48%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise24%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business5%
    Midsize Enterprise83%
    Large Enterprise12%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft 365 Business vs. Slack
    March 2020
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft 365 Business vs. Slack and other solutions. Updated: March 2020.
    769,236 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft 365 Business is ranked 2nd in Mobile Device Management (MDM) with 240 reviews while Slack is ranked 3rd in Enterprise Social Software with 68 reviews. Microsoft 365 Business is rated 8.4, while Slack is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Microsoft 365 Business writes "Improves productivity and allows team collaboration in organizations". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Slack writes "A competitive solution that improves collaboration and productivity". Microsoft 365 Business is most compared with Google Workspace, Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Windows Autopilot and Datto Workplace, whereas Slack is most compared with SharePoint, Symphony, Atlassian Confluence, Chatter and ChatWork. See our Microsoft 365 Business vs. Slack report.

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