Key competitors of Slack in the team communication and collaboration industry include competitors offering team collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Cisco Webex Teams, and Flock. It also includes competitors in the communication platforms category like Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, and Cisco Webex Teams. Project management tools like Asana, Trello, Monday.com, and Jira are also included. Competitors offering file-sharing and storage solutions include Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Box. Lastly, popular chat apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and WeChat are included.
| Competitor | Description | Key Insights | Competitive Overlap | Differentiation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Teams | A team collaboration platform integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite. Microsoft Teams competes with Slack in the team collaboration and messaging market. | Microsoft Teams is a team collaboration platform integrated with Microsoft 365, competing with Slack in the team collaboration and messaging segments. | Both compete in the team collaboration and messaging market, offering tools for communication, file sharing, and collaboration. | Microsoft Teams’ integration with Microsoft 365 and Office applications. |
| Google Workspace | A suite of productivity and collaboration tools, including Google Chat and Google Meet. Google Workspace competes with Slack in the collaboration and messaging market. | Google Workspace offers communication and collaboration tools, competing with Slack in the collaboration and messaging segments. | Both compete in the collaboration and messaging market, with Google Workspace’s emphasis on productivity and cloud-based solutions. | Google Workspace’s integration with Google productivity tools. |
| Zoom | A video conferencing and communication platform known for Zoom Meetings and Zoom Chat. Zoom competes with Slack in the communication and remote work market. | Zoom offers video conferencing and communication tools, competing with Slack in the communication and remote work segments. | Both compete in the communication and remote work market, with Zoom’s focus on video meetings and chat. | Zoom’s specialization in video conferencing and virtual meetings. |
| Cisco Webex Teams | A team collaboration platform and messaging app offered by Cisco. Webex Teams competes with Slack in the team collaboration and messaging market. | Cisco Webex Teams is a team collaboration platform and messaging app, competing with Slack in the team collaboration and messaging segments. | Both compete in the team collaboration and messaging market, offering tools for communication and collaboration. | Cisco Webex Teams’ integration with Cisco’s communication solutions. |
| Asana | A work management and project collaboration platform known for task management and project tracking. Asana competes with Slack in the project management and collaboration market. | Asana offers project collaboration and task management tools, competing with Slack in the project management and collaboration segments. | Both compete in the project management and collaboration market, with Asana’s focus on task and project management. | Asana’s specialization in work management and project tracking. |
| Trello | A project management tool known for visual boards and task organization. Trello competes with Slack in the project management and task collaboration market. | Trello provides project management and task organization tools, competing with Slack in the project management and task collaboration segments. | Both compete in the project management and task collaboration market, with Trello’s emphasis on visual organization. | Trello’s visual board and card-based task management. |
| Monday.com | A work operating system that offers project management and work tracking capabilities. Monday.com competes with Slack in the work management and collaboration market. | Monday.com provides work management and collaboration tools, competing with Slack in the work management and collaboration segments. | Both compete in the work management and collaboration market, with Monday.com’s focus on work tracking and project management. | Monday.com’s work operating system and visual work tracking. |
| Rocket.Chat | An open-source team collaboration platform and messaging app similar to Slack. Rocket.Chat competes with Slack in the team collaboration and messaging market. | Rocket.Chat is an open-source team collaboration platform and messaging app, directly competing with Slack in the team collaboration and messaging segments. | Both compete in the team collaboration and messaging market, offering communication and collaboration tools. | Rocket.Chat’s open-source and customizable nature. |
| Zoho Cliq | A team communication and collaboration platform offered by Zoho. Zoho Cliq competes with Slack in the team collaboration and messaging market. | Zoho Cliq is a team communication and collaboration platform, competing with Slack in the team collaboration and messaging segments. | Both compete in the team collaboration and messaging market, offering tools for communication and team collaboration. | Zoho Cliq’s integration with Zoho’s suite of business applications. |
| Mattermost | An open-source, self-hosted team messaging platform similar to Slack. Mattermost competes with Slack in the team collaboration and self-hosted messaging market. | Mattermost is an open-source team messaging platform, directly competing with Slack in the team collaboration and self-hosted messaging segments. | Both compete in the team collaboration and self-hosted messaging market, offering communication and collaboration tools. | Mattermost’s self-hosted and customizable nature. |
Key Highlights
- Microsoft Teams:
- A direct competitor offering team collaboration and communication within the Microsoft 365 suite.
- Integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft productivity tools.
- Google Chat:
- Google’s team communication and collaboration tool, part of the Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) suite.
- Integrates with other Google productivity apps.
- Cisco Webex Teams:
- A platform for team collaboration and communication, offering video conferencing and messaging.
- Provides features for virtual meetings, file sharing, and more.
- Flock:
- Offers team collaboration tools similar to Slack, including messaging, file sharing, and integrations.
- Focuses on seamless communication and productivity enhancement.
- Asana, Trello, Monday.com, Jira:
- Project management tools that include collaboration features to manage tasks, projects, and workflows.
- Allow teams to organize work and communicate effectively on projects.
- Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box:
- File-sharing and storage solutions with collaboration features for sharing and editing documents.
- Integrate with other tools to enhance team collaboration.
- WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, WeChat:
- Popular chat apps with messaging and communication features.
- Used for both personal and business communication, including group chats.
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