Slack is an online communication tool for businesses to use to discuss projects, work collaboratively and share files with one another.
There has been a slowly-growing buzz around this app and it has finally hit the UK and the North East.
In recent months we’ve had a number of queries about the messaging app, officially launched in February 2014, so here is the lowdown…
What is Slack?
It is a messaging app - but more than that - for teams and workplaces of all sizes and can be used on varying platforms and devices, allowing you to chat one-on-one with colleagues, but also as a group.
You can upload and share files with one another and integrate Skype, Trello, Dropbox and other platforms for a wider performing app.
What will it cost me?
There are two tiers: Slack for Teams and Slack Enterprise Grid.
Slack for Teams works well as a single workspace for your SME. There are three levels of pricing for Teams:
Slack for Teams: Pricing Matrix |
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Our Plans |
Free |
Standard |
Plus |
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£0 |
£5.25 per active user, per month |
£9.75 per active user, per month (billed annually) |
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For small teams, or anyone who wants to try Slack for an unlimited period of time. |
For teams and businesses ready to make Slack the hub for their projects and communications. |
For teams needing guaranteed uptime on a single Slack team, SSO, and Compliance Exports. |
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Searchable messages |
10K of your team's most recent messages |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
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Apps/services |
10 third-party or custom integrations |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
External access |
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Single-channel guests |
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X |
X |
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Multi-channel guests |
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X |
X |
User authentication |
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OAuth with Google |
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X |
X |
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Mandatory two-factor authentication |
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X |
X |
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SAML-based single sign-on (SSO) |
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X |
Compliance |
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Custom retention policies for messages and files |
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X |
X |
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Compliance Exports for all messages |
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X |
Administration |
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Custom User Groups to reach a team or department |
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X |
X |
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User provisioning and deprovisioning |
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X |
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Real-time Active Directory sync with OneLogin, Okta and Ping |
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X |
Calls |
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Voice and video calls |
One-on-one only |
Up to 15 participants |
Up to 15 participants |
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Screen sharing |
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X |
X |
Search & Intelligence |
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Search for relevant people, channels and files |
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X |
X |
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Channel recommendations |
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X |
X |
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Message highlights |
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X |
X |
Other benefits |
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File storage |
5 GB total |
10 GB per team member |
20 GB per team member |
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Support |
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Priority support |
24/7 support with four-hour response time |
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Uptime |
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99% guaranteed uptime SLA |
Alternatively, Slack Enterprise Grid powers the design, usage and administration of multiple interconnected Slack workspaces across your entire company. Find out this pricing here.
How did it become so successful?
The team at SurePayroll put together an amazing visual to highlight the trajectory of this platform that started as a failed multiplayer online game!
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