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Companies adopt collaboration tools like Slack e Microsoft Teams. Both are excellent, but which is the best option? This post compares and helps you make the right choice! h17m
Interface 5y1k6p
A interface (UI) do Slack It is widely recognized for its elegance and has become the industry standard. Recently remodeled, it uses a more relaxed and free design, which may be appreciated by some, but may seem a little chaotic to others. The sidebar of Slack offers several customization options, allowing tweaks to the appearance, including organizing the sidebar into sections.
On the other hand, the teams It has a more simplified interface and presents a generic corporate appearance, which appeals to many s. The sidebar includes icons for different sections like Activity, Chat, Teams and Files. The organization in teams is more focused on teams, with channels being subcategories of those teams.
Both interfaces have the main navigation in the left sidebars, and in of customization, the Slack offers more options, allowing you to adjust the sidebar in many ways, while the teams It has more limited options, such as light, dark, and high contrast themes.
Choosing between the two in of interface will depend on individual preferences regarding sidebar design and organization. O Slack offers more flexibility and an elegant appearance, while the teams and more simplified and focused on teams.
Audio and video calls 3a6m2y
Both Slack as much as teams they carry out audio, video calls and screen sharing, but with some interesting nuances.
No Slack, with your paid plan you have for audio and video calls, with the ability to engage up to 15 participants. With the plan enterprise grid, this number can reach up to 100 participants.
An advantage of Slack It's your easy connection with various third-party calling apps. This means you can link your to services like Google Meet and even the Microsoft Teams.
Already teams, as part of the package Microsoft 365, allows video conferencing with up to 250 s, making it ideal for larger meetings. Additionally, it offers the option to hold live events for up to 10.000 people, perfect for webinars, presentations and large gatherings.
Both platforms allow screen sharing during video calls. At the Slack, simply start a circle or install a third-party calling app from the App Directory, which includes options such as Zoom, Webex, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, BlueJeans, dialpad, GoToMeeting e RingCentral.
In short, while the teams shines for its ability to more participants and offer advanced features, which Slack It's best suited for smaller teams, with the advantage of easily integrating with a variety of third-party calling apps. These characteristics make some companies prefer to use the Slack for communication, combined with the teams for video calls.
Shortcuts 2q6d42
In the case of keyboard shortcuts, the Slack stands out as a true innovation, offering a range of shortcuts and tricks that make almost every activity easier. Including, the web application do Slack features an extensive list of keyboard shortcuts.
Among the shortcuts, some interesting features stand out: to edit a sent message, simply press the up arrow key “↑“. To view all unread messages, use “CTRL(⌘) + SHIFT + A“. If you want to see all messages marked as favorites, press “CTRL(⌘) + SHIFT + S”. Additionally, you can mark a message as unread with a simple “ALT+ left mouse click“. To jump to the last unread message, use “SHIFT + ALT (Option) + ↓".
In addition to shortcuts, the Slack offers advanced search options, making it easy to find the messages you want quickly. A practical example is the search for emoji, using the parameter “has:”. This is especially useful if your team uses specific emojis to identify closed deals or priority messages.
See the full list of keyboard shortcuts for Slack.
Although the teams If you have followed suit and tried to implement similar shortcuts to improve productivity, it is clear that you have not achieved the same organization and intuitive utility as Slack, at least for now… Many of the shortcuts in teams are limited to opening specific tabs, rather than helping you quickly complete essential tasks.
See the full list of keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Teams.
Integration with other apps 2b1p54
O Slack offers integrations with over 2.000 apps, including Google Drive e Calendar.
O Slack stands out in its integration with the popular Salesforce, who even bought the Slack in 2021, allowing s to view messages associated with records Salesforce and configure alerts on channels. This is valuable for sales and service teams using this CRM platform.
On the other hand, the teams integrates magnificently well with the suite Microsoft 365, the old one Office 365. s have free access to cloud versions of Become, Excel e Power point, enabling real-time collaboration. Furthermore, integration with the OneDrive and SharePoint offers a cohesive experience for companies already using the ecosystem Microsoft.
Both platforms encourage custom app development. O Slack has a wide variety of custom applications available, while Microsoft offers the creation of applications through the complete PowerPlatform.
In short, the choice between platforms depends on the specific needs of the team and the existing technological environment. If flexibility and integration with a variety of third-party applications are important, the Slack is a good option. For companies that use the ecosystem a lot Microsoft, teams offers deep and easy integration with the tools of the Microsoft 365.
Automation j1a4h
Bots are a fantastic way to simplify complex processes and automate routine tasks. Additionally, they also help keep the team connected and informed about important news.
No Slack, slackbot is automatically included in all workspaces. You can find it in the Direct messages, making it easily visible and accessible. O slackbot is there to help, answering questions about how to use the Slack and setting reminders, among other things. A true robotic friend.
O slackbot it also has several useful integrations for automating workflows. For example, it easily integrates with task management apps like Asana, Trello e Pipefy, allowing you to set up automatic responses to important project-related questions. Additionally, you can schedule automatic reminders and receive updates.
In the case of teams, the situation is a little different. Although there is no integrated chatbot in the same way as the slackbot, there are several alternatives available in Microsoft Appsource. Bots like Workbot and FAQPlus can be found there and help establish advanced and competent automated workflows when communicating with multiple applications and integrating data.
In summary, both the Slack as much as teams offer bots and integrations that can improve team collaboration and efficiency.
Notifications 326j2k
Receiving notifications from team chat apps can be intrusive and distracting if not well controlled, and in this category, the Slack go ahead.
No Slack, it is possible to create specific notifications for each channel, adapted according to the needs of that particular channel. You can follow channels while muting notifications for them, but still receive alerts when other channels have activity. Additionally, you can mute all notifications except those containing specific keywords high priority for you.
This allows you to keep control over which notifications are important to you. Notification preferences can also be customized separately for the mobile app and the desktop application of Slack, offering flexibility even when you're away from your desk.
The notification settings of teams are less flexible in comparison. Although there are options similar to Slack, you can only apply them to all teams, all channels, or all private messages.
Unlike the Slack, it is not possible to receive banner notifications for one channel and not receive notifications for another. However, the teams allows you to disable mentions, likes or direct messages separately, while the Slack groups these options.
Furthermore, in the Slack, statuses are more customizable than in teams, where you have pre-defined options such as available, busy, do not disturb, be right back, away, appear away and appear offline. Although it is possible to add a message to your status, it is not as visible and can only be kept active for one week.
Now at Slack, you can change your status to whatever you want for as long as you want. For example, if you're on vacation, you could set your status to “Away until September 16th” with an image of a cocktail and a beach. If you want to stay informed even when in out-of-office status, you can also instruct the Slack continue sending notifications.
In summary, the Slack offers more features flexible to manage personalized notifications, and the teams, on the other hand, has more limited options in these aspects.
Safety 3g2u28
When considering the issue of security, both platforms offer essential features such as two-factor authentication across all their plans, providing peace of mind for companies that prioritize data protection.
The long trajectory of Microsoft in the business scenario gives the teams a solid reputation, but the Slack it has also improved its capabilities over the years and achieved several basic ISO certifications. However, the teams stands out with enhanced access control, information management, and security through native integrations.
It is important to note that, while the istrative tools of the Slack are only available on subscription plans, the teams offers most of these features in its basic plan.
Both implement data encryption in transit and at rest, data loss prevention, legal retention, and mobile application management. However, the teams goes further, offering advanced features such as threat protection, communication compliance, and secure guest access control.
The comparison reveals that, although the Slack has strengthened its security measures after a rape in 2015, teams remains a leader in security features, especially for large companies already integrated into the Microsoft 365.
Price 4k3v1d
Both platforms offer a free version and subscription plans with advanced features.
| Functionality | Slack | Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, Pro (R$ 35,86//month), Business+ (R$ 61,83//month) | Free, Essentials (R$ 19,79//month), Business Basic (R$ 29,68//month), Business Standard (R$ 61,83//month), Business (R$ 108,83, XNUMX//month) |
| Searchable message history | 90 days (free plan), full (paid plans) | Complete on all plans |
| Integration with apps | 10 (Free plan), 20 (Pro plan), 50 (Business+ plan) | 250+ on all plans |
| Group voice and video calls | 15 people (free plan), 50 people (Pro plan), 150 people (Business+ plan) | 100 people (free plan), 300 people (Essentials and Business Standard plans), 300 people (Business plan) |
| Storage per | 5 GB (Free plan), 10 GB (Pro plan), 20 GB (Business+ plan) | 2 GB (Free plan), 10 GB (Essentials plan), 1 TB (Business Basic, Standard and plans) |
| Improved channel and member management | No (free plan), Yes (paid plans) | Yes on all paid plans |
| Advanced security and compliance | No (free plan), Yes (paid plans) | No (free and Essentials plans), Yes (Business Basic, Standard and plans) |
| Priority | No (free plan), Yes (paid plans) | No (free and Essentials plans), Yes (Business Basic, Standard and plans) |
| Custom Workspace | No (free and Pro plans), Yes (Business+ plan) | Not in all plans |
| Message retention and eDiscovery | No (free and Pro plans), Yes (Business+ plan) | No (free, Essentials and Business Basic plans), Yes (Business Standard and plans) |
| 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | No (free and Pro plans), Yes (Business+ plan) | No (free, Essentials and Business Basic plans), Yes (Business Standard and plans) |
When comparing the free plans, we noticed a few notable differences, but the main one is that for home s, the teams Free is basically a video calling app, done the ZoomAnd Slack This comes out ahead, but when comparing plans and prices, the question arises: which one offers the best value for money?
Starting with Slack, your basic plan “Pro” starts at R$35,86 per monthly , including benefits such as unlimited messages, applications and integrations, video calls, in addition to 10GB of storage per .
The plan "Business +” costs R$61,83 per , offering advanced features such as compliance, priority and 20GB of storage.
There is also the plan “enterprise grid” for companies with many employees, but you need to the sales team do Slack to find out more details.
Now, let's get to the plans teams, which are integrated into the Microsoft 365. O "Business basic” starts at R$29,68 per per month, including tools such as teams e SharePoint, but without access to the desktop versions of the suite 365.
For R$61,83 per monthly , the “Business Standard” offers access to the full desktop versions of Excel e Power point, in addition to the benefits of the basic plan.
Although the cheapest plan in Microsoft is R$ 6,18 more affordable than the Slack, the difference is not enough to make it the obvious choice for small businesses. The real advantage occurs if your company already pays for the suite Microsoft 365, including access to the version of teams at no additional cost.
In a broader view, the teams offers better value for money for larger teams as it can accommodate more s per organization.
Conclusion a5r1x
After all, who wins the dispute? Slack vs Microsoft Teams? When searching for the ideal collaboration platform, the decision depends on your context.
If you are already a of Microsoft 365, teams stands out as a natural choice, integrating perfectly with the tools Microsoft. On the other hand, if simplicity and innovation are sought, the Slack remains a solid option.
Both platforms offer balanced advantages, but the teams leads in number of active s, consolidating itself as the favorite in companies. O Slack, although it is more innovative and -friendly, it maintains its relevance in startups and leaner companies.
In short, the decision between teams e Slack depends on the business environment. In virtual events, the teams It stands out with its robust video conferencing capability and we suggest you try both platforms before making a final decision.
Here in the showmetech we use the Slack, but in the end, both are excellent collaboration tools. Have you ever worked with any of them? What is your favorite? We look forward to your opinion!
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