Microsoft Teams vs Slack

The digital Swiss Army knife for work, if that knife was also a bit clunky and occasionally lost your files meets the digital watercooler that somehow became your office. Here's our take.

Microsoft Teams

The digital Swiss Army knife for work, if that knife was also a bit clunky and occasionally lost your files.

Pros

• Deep integration with Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook and SharePoint
• Robust video conferencing with features like breakout rooms and live captions
• Centralized hub for chat, files, and project management in one place

Cons

• Can be resource-heavy and slow, especially on older hardware
• File organization can get messy with multiple channels and versions

Slack

Nice Pick

The digital watercooler that somehow became your office. Great for chat, terrible for focus.

Pros

• Seamless integrations with tools like GitHub and Google Drive
• Powerful search and channel organization for team discussions
• Real-time notifications and easy file sharing
• Customizable bots and workflows for automation

Cons

• Notifications can be overwhelming and disrupt deep work
• Free plan limits message history and integrations

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Microsoft Teams is a hosting & deployment while Slack is a devtools. We picked Slack based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Slack wins

Based on overall popularity. Slack is more widely used, but Microsoft Teams excels in its own space.