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Leaving Slack?Alternatives, Competitors and Custom Team Chat Builds

"It gets slower almost every Day. We are on slack since 2015 and have seen the degeneration of the product. Since they are Salesforce things got worse."Slack buyer
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Growing 12 data points: 6 reviews and reports, 6 bills.

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3.0 stars · 2 reviews

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From 14 data points on Slack.

How much does Slack cost? Teams here report a median of $1,224 a year (6 bills). See plans

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Slack Reviews

From teams paying for it today, plus the reasons teams leave. Is your Slack bill bloated?

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It gets slower almost every Day. We are on slack since 2015 and have seen the degeneration of the product. Since they are Salesforce things got worse.

Nov 2026

About $4,700 a year, and it went up nearly every month as the team grew. Worth it, but check inactive seats.

Oct 2026

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Slack Alternatives: Common Questions

How much does Slack cost?

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When should I keep paying for Slack?

Admin panels and back-office screens are what AI builds best.

Should I switch from Slack or build my own Team Chat?

Switch if you want something running this week and your process is standard. Build if your process is your edge, you want to own your data, or per-seat pricing keeps rising. Slack: Admin panels and back-office screens are what AI builds best.

Is there a Slack alternative with AI built in?

Yes. HissingKitty lists 1 AI-native alternative to Slack, including Lark.

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