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2,499 views|1,079 comparisons
92% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between Slack and Workplace by Facebook based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Social Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Slack vs. Workplace by Facebook Report (Updated: March 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"The most valuable feature for me was the different channels.""With respect to being a clean and efficient communications platform, I think that it does the job quite well.""Slack provides very fast communication.""Slack offers several valuable features. Firstly, they have a message deletion feature, which is now available in other software as well, but Slack was the one who introduced it in enterprise solutions.""One thing I like about Slack is the ability to change the color of Slack. It depends on my mood. When I'm having a bright day, I just change the background color of my Slack, which is nice.""The product makes communication seamless.""Slack helps me to read bulk messages.""The solution has a great user interface and functionalities. It has good features that we can use. We can integrate any third-party application with Slack so that it provides you with insights and updates in real-time on Slack itself."

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"The product was easy to use.""Storage is the best thing about the solution.""The solution is used as a knowledge platform for sharing knowledge and information that everybody can easily access.""A full-featured collaboration tool that is as easy to use as Facebook."

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Cons
"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.""Slack should add a feature to schedule meetings.""We do experience issues when trying to log in on Slack.""I would like to see a special feature for multiple people to collaborate on a document, working on it at the same time.""I would like to be able to do live streaming on Slack. Slack allows Slack huddle where you can do a group call, but it is not very well-designed. I'm not sure if it is going very well, but live streaming is one thing that I would definitely love to see. When you use Zoom, I like how you can run webinars. If we could do that through Slack, it would become an all-integrated platform. I would also like to be able to schedule meetings using Slack, similar to Zoom.""We’d like it to have more capability for everyone to work on one doc in real time all at once.""The product crashes when I use it on the desktop.""I think Slack could add additional features without making the solution slower or more difficult to use."

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"There needs to be a restriction on who can download content.""The implementation could be made easier.""The product should allow users to assign tasks and automate processes.""The conferencing feature does not work well with multiple parties or locations."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "The regular package costs us $4 per user per month."
  • "The solution seemed expensive to me."
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    Questions from the Community
    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 »
    Top Answer:The solution is used as a knowledge platform for sharing knowledge and information that everybody can easily access.
    Top Answer:There needs to be a restriction on who can download content. You don't want people to download organization documents from the system, and currently, there's no restriction to that. There should also… more »
    Top Answer:We use the solution for collaboration and information sharing.
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    2,499
    Comparisons
    1,079
    Reviews
    33
    Average Words per Review
    356
    Rating
    8.4
    Views
    648
    Comparisons
    536
    Reviews
    3
    Average Words per Review
    389
    Rating
    8.0
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    Also Known As
    Facebook Workplace, Facebook at Work
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    Overview

    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.

    Facebook Workplace is a dedicated and secure space for companies to connect, communicate and collaborate. Organizations of all sizes can use familiar Facebook features such as News Feed, groups, messages and events to get things done.

    Sample Customers
    Strava, The New York Times, Spotify, Blue Bottle Coffee Company, Eventbrite, Box, Circa, Stripe
    Royal Bank of Scotland, UST Global, DNB Bank, Smart, IJM Corporation, Telenor Group, Mobilink, Landmark Group, Yes Bank, BrightTALK, Kenshoo, Godrej Consumer Products
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company24%
    Marketing Services Firm13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Healthcare Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization83%
    Computer Software Company4%
    Financial Services Firm3%
    University1%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Insurance Company9%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise24%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business5%
    Midsize Enterprise84%
    Large Enterprise11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise52%
    Buyer's Guide
    Slack vs. Workplace by Facebook
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Slack vs. Workplace by Facebook and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Slack is ranked 3rd in Enterprise Social Software with 68 reviews while Workplace by Facebook is ranked 9th in Enterprise Social Software with 4 reviews. Slack is rated 8.4, while Workplace by Facebook is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Slack writes "A competitive solution that improves collaboration and productivity". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Workplace by Facebook writes "A scalable and easy-to-use solution that can be used for internal communication and storage". Slack is most compared with Symphony, SharePoint, ChatWork, Chatter and Atlassian Confluence, whereas Workplace by Facebook is most compared with Yammer and SharePoint. See our Slack vs. Workplace by Facebook report.

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