Geekbot ◆
Automate async standups, polls, and surveys in Slack or Microsoft Teams with Geekbot—free for teams up to 10 users.
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About Slack
Slack is a messaging hub that replaces email for millions of teams. Conversations are organized into channels—dedicated spaces for projects, teams, or topics—so everyone stays aligned. With native AI features like conversation summaries, Slackbot (a personal AI agent), and AI-powered search, Slack helps teams work faster and smarter.
Who is Slack for?
Slack is built for remote, hybrid, and in-office teams of any size. It's especially valuable for engineering teams connecting code repos and CI/CD alerts, sales teams tracking deals with CRM integrations, and any organization that needs async communication across departments. It's less suited for very small teams that don't collaborate externally or rely heavily on email.
Key capabilities
Slack connects over 2,600 apps (Salesforce, Jira, Google Drive, ChatGPT, and more), supports huddles for instant voice calls, and offers Slack Connect for secure collaboration with external partners. Workflows and Lists let you automate routine tasks and manage projects without leaving Slack. With AI features like daily recaps, file summaries, and meeting notes, Slack turns conversation data into actionable insights.
Use cases
Use Slack to launch products with cross-functional channels, run stand-ups, automate approvals, chat with clients in real time, and keep your team's entire history searchable. It's trusted by companies like Anthropic for scaling alignment and speed.
Key features
- Channels — Organize conversations by project, team, or topic.
- AI-powered search — Find any message, file, or decision across all channels.
- App integrations — Connect 2,600+ tools like Salesforce, Jira, Google Drive, and ChatGPT.
- Huddles — Start instant audio or video meetings without scheduling.
- Slack Connect — Collaborate with external organizations in shared channels or DMs.
- Workflows & Lists — Automate tasks and manage projects without leaving Slack.
- Slackbot (AI agent) — Get summaries, answers, and workflow generation from your personal AI agent.
Slack Pricing
Slack pricing: from €0/mo (Free) · €7.25/user/mo (Pro monthly). Billing model: Freemium.
Free — €0 forever
90 days of message history, up to 10 app integrations, 1:1 meetings via huddles, 1:1 external messages via Slack Connect, and basic AI (conversation summaries, Slackbot, AI workflow generation, AI search, daily recaps, file summaries, SAML SSO, SCIM, EMM support, data loss prevention).
Pro — €7.25/user/mo (billed monthly) or €6.75/user/mo (billed annually)
Includes everything in Free, plus unlimited message history, unlimited app integrations, group meetings, group external messages with up to 250 orgs, and all basic AI features.
Business+ — €9/user/mo (billed monthly) or €15/user/mo (billed annually)
Includes everything in Pro, plus advanced AI (conversation summaries with transcripts, key takeaways, action items; Slackbot with personal AI agent; AI workflow generation). Annual pricing is lower per user.
All plans offer a free trial period; see Slack's website for current promotions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Slack free?
Yes, Slack has a Free plan that includes 90 days of message history, up to 10 app integrations, 1:1 meetings, 1:1 external messages, and basic AI features.
How much does Slack cost per month?
Slack's Pro plan starts at €7.25/user/month when billed monthly (or €6.75/user/month annually). The Business+ plan is €9/user/month (billed monthly) or €15/user/month (billed annually). A Free plan is also available.
What is Slack used for?
Slack is used for team communication via organized channels, project management, automation, file sharing, and integrating with over 2,600 apps. It replaces email for internal and external collaboration.
What are the best alternatives to Slack?
Popular Slack alternatives include Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Discord, and Mattermost. Each offers different strengths in pricing, integrations, and permissions.
Who is Slack best for?
Slack is best for remote, hybrid, or in-office teams that need async communication, especially engineering, sales, and project-focused teams. It's less ideal for very small teams not collaborating externally.
Does Slack have AI features?
Yes. Slack includes AI conversation summaries, Slackbot (a personal AI agent), AI workflow generation, AI-powered search, daily recaps, file summaries, and (on Business+) meeting transcripts and action items.
