Slack vs Microsoft Teams
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Team Communication Tools and The 11 Best Video Conferencing Software for Business (2026). Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Slack ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #2) for Remote and hybrid teams choosing a messaging and collaboration platform / Business buyers choosing video conferencing tools (Zoom vs Teams vs Google Meet vs Webex). The best overall tool thanks to its unmatched app integrations and intuitive design.
At a glance
| Slack | Microsoft Teams | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Team Communication Tools | #2 / The 11 Best Video Conferencing Software for Business (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Best for | Teams needing deep app integrations | Microsoft 365 integrated collaboration |
| Pricing | $$ ($8 to $15/user/mo) | $ ($4 to $12.50/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Redmond, USA |
| Founded | 2009 | 2017 |
Microsoft Teams
Best for businesses in the Microsoft ecosystem, combining chat, meetings, and file sharing.
www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-softwareSee full entry in The 11 Best Video Conferencing Software for Business (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.