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SharePoint vs Slack Business - Enterprise comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
5.1
SharePoint reduces costs and enhances efficiency with centralized document management and improved collaboration, benefiting organizations significantly.
Sentiment score
5.6
Slack Business Enterprise had a 40% ROI, boosting productivity, content organization, and collaboration, though some desired better pricing.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.6
Customer service varies widely, from responsive to inefficient, depending on purchase options, support type, and regional effectiveness.
Sentiment score
6.2
Users rarely need Slack Enterprise support due to platform reliability; when contacted, support is quick and effective.
There is a lack of detailed and timely responses, and support is not always transparent with the solutions.
Practice Manager at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
The quality of Microsoft's technical support is very high.
Consultant/Administrator O365 solutions at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
It's also difficult sometimes to get the right information because we speak at first to a generalist and they have to go to a specialist.
Supervisor at a comms service provider with 5,001-10,000 employees
We tend to focus more on Workato for support, but internally we raise service requests with the infrastructure team for any issues related to Slack.
Integration Engineer
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.5
SharePoint is scalable with proper configuration and resources, enhanced by SQL integration, requiring IT expertise for optimal management.
Sentiment score
7.5
Slack Enterprise is scalable and supports large teams, though managing channels can be complex with growing user numbers.
Making it easy to scale from a load-balancing and infrastructure perspective.
Cloud Security & Governance at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
SharePoint is massively scalable and I would rate it as 8.5 out of ten.
Cloud Architect at Freelance
SharePoint allows multiple teams to work at the same time, making it adaptable for large data volumes.
PM at EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office
Slack is endlessly scalable.
Application Security Manager at Interact Intranet
Slack is not as comprehensive as Microsoft Teams in terms of scheduling and hosting meetings.
Data Engineer at BlazeClan Technologies
A user who engages with Slack daily and utilizes various features would provide more valuable insights.
Webflow Developer at Qureos
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
SharePoint is stable with proper setup and maintenance, though issues can arise with large datasets and specific integrations.
Sentiment score
7.8
Slack Business - Enterprise is stable and reliable, though some users report occasional slowdowns, crashes, and notification issues.
The stability of SharePoint is high; it is quite stable and resilient.
Cloud Security & Governance at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Everything runs smoothly, and I have no problems with its stability.
Financial Director at Est
SharePoint is a stable product.
It integrates with various systems, allowing us to manage site reliability, availability, and reliability.
Application Security Manager at Interact Intranet
Slack's stability is a perfect 10.
Webflow Developer at Qureos
Occasionally, Slack behaves unexpectedly and shuts down, which can be irritating, especially when I am in the middle of a task.
Data Engineer at BlazeClan Technologies
 

Room For Improvement

SharePoint needs improvements in co-authoring, permissions, search, synchronization, mobile experience, cost-effectiveness, integration, complexity, and performance.
Slack Business needs improved video, integration, performance, security, scalability, and user-friendliness with better pricing for freelancers.
Microsoft forces users to upgrade their license to access proper auditing information, which is essential and should be included in any license.
Practice Manager at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
The rights management aspect can be particularly challenging, which may affect the overall user-friendliness of the product.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Expansion of scalability is needed, specifically the threshold limits for site items should be increased beyond the current 5,000 items.
We can also improve the creation of channels, particularly in terms of privacy, security, flexibility, and the addition of members to newly created channels.
Integration Engineer
Configuring chats and pinning in Teams is easier, even though Slack has these features, they are not intuitive enough to engage with.
Application Security Manager at Interact Intranet
There is a need to add a call group feature to facilitate scheduling and conducting meetings within Slack.
Data Engineer at BlazeClan Technologies
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise SharePoint pricing varies widely; careful planning and professional guidance are essential for cost-effective, tailored solutions.
Users have mixed views on Slack pricing; it's deemed affordable by some and costly by others, influencing plan choices.
Unlike Drupal, all necessary applications are included in the Microsoft license, making it cost-effective.
PM at EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office
Microsoft offers bundled pricing for Office, SharePoint, and Exchange, making it cost-effective.
Cloud Security & Governance at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Enterprise licensing is generally cost-effective compared to individual purchases.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

SharePoint offers document management, collaboration, Office integration, and security, enhancing processes with workflows and adaptable cross-device accessibility.
Slack Business enhances team productivity through seamless integration, advanced organization, customizable notifications, and an intuitive interface.
Additionally, SharePoint acts as a version control system, allowing easy recovery of past document versions.
Cloud Architect at Freelance
Its rights management capabilities and ability to restrict access to certain people are also very useful.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The most valuable feature of SharePoint is the ability to collaborate on documents without having multiple versions.
Financial Director at Est
In my experience, Slack is a stable product for communication, and I appreciate its automation features and integration of AI capabilities for enhancing specific functions.
Webflow Developer at Qureos
In managing releases via Slack channels, one major advantage over Teams is the ability to have threaded discussions, which helps in catching up on relevant discussions without the distraction of interleaved conversations.
Application Security Manager at Interact Intranet
The integration with Google Calendar is easy to use and allows us to receive notifications before meetings.
Data Engineer at BlazeClan Technologies
 

Categories and Ranking

SharePoint
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
164
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (1st), Web Content Management (2nd), Corporate Portals (Enterprise Information Portals) (1st), Enterprise Intranet (1st)
Slack Business - Enterprise
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Social Software (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Messaging and Collaboration solutions, they serve different purposes. SharePoint is designed for Enterprise Content Management and holds a mindshare of 11.8%, down 17.8% compared to last year.
Slack Business - Enterprise, on the other hand, focuses on Enterprise Social Software, holds 11.5% mindshare, down 11.9% since last year.
Enterprise Content Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SharePoint11.8%
OpenText Content Management8.4%
OpenText Documentum Content Management8.0%
Other71.8%
Enterprise Content Management
Enterprise Social Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Slack Business - Enterprise11.5%
Microsoft Teams8.8%
Atlassian Confluence5.8%
Other73.9%
Enterprise Social Software
 

Featured Reviews

AnjneyBhardwaj - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Market Research Analyst at IDC Corporate
Collaboration has improved through simplified document access and controlled sharing
SharePoint is definitely used to keep a record of our files and data. The capability is quite good because it is time-saving. I have used it only four or five times, but it has been very helpful to keep all my information in a consolidated manner. The search feature is one of the most beneficial factors that we use to filter out the latest data or the latest file as per our convenience and use case. When you have a large repository, this feature is particularly valuable. Role-based access control has been helpful while developing the knowledge platform. The roles were defined clearly, which made it easy for the four or five of us to work simultaneously and collaborate on our project in a similar manner.
SM
Director at Xander & Thomas
Has improved internal communication through simple messaging and faster search
It has become easier to use than Teams, which is the main benefit of Slack Business - Enterprise. It is simple and connected. Searching in Slack Business - Enterprise is very easy. Slack Business - Enterprise is superior compared to Teams. Slack Business - Enterprise is very stable. Granola (G R A N U L A) is an AI notetaker that is quite effective.
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Comparison Review

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Developer with 51-200 employees
Aug 23, 2013
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Performing Arts
20%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business80
Midsize Enterprise38
Large Enterprise81
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business55
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise22
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SharePoint?
I do not know the difference between the prices of the two solutions; I did not work on this project.
What needs improvement with SharePoint?
It is not really better; we use the same solution as before with Google Drive and the Google App solution. Sometimes I have to refresh pages more than with Google, but it does not charge; the page ...
What do you like most about Slack?
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Slack?
I am not aware of pricing, setup costs, or licensing, due to my company's partnership with Slack.
What needs improvement with Slack?
The direct call feature could be enhanced, particularly when calling peers. When showing screens during calls, the screen sharing functionality is not as smooth as Google's offering. It appears to ...
 

Also Known As

SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010
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Sample Customers

Toyota, Aeroports de Paris, ASBBank Ltd., Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals, CambridgeshireConstabulary, D&M Group, NPL Construction Company, and The Regional Municipality of Niagara.
Strava, The New York Times, Spotify, Blue Bottle Coffee Company, Eventbrite, Box, Circa, Stripe
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