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Head-to-head · Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software

Slack vs BBM Enterprise

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Slack #2 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Slack
BBM Enterprise #8 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit BlackBerry

Slack leads on 0 checks, BBM Enterprise on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSlack · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Slack

Slack scores higher on our rubric for business instant messaging - enterprise software: 9.3 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Slack is the better fit for teams coordinating work across channels and apps. BBM Enterprise is the better fit for enterprises prioritizing secure managed messaging.

  • Slack fits best

    Teams coordinating work across channels and apps

  • BBM Enterprise fits best

    Enterprises prioritizing secure managed messaging

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Side by side

Feature Slack 9.3/10 Visit ↗ BBM Enterprise 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.4
Ranking #2 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software #8 in Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software
Best for Teams coordinating work across channels and apps Enterprises prioritizing secure managed messaging
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $7.25/user/mo Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs · 24/7 Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA HIPAA
Integrations 2,600+ integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features Slack 1/4 · BBM Enterprise 1/4
Guest access ✓ ✓
Single sign-on Not checked yet Not checked yet
Retention controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Message history Limited Not checked yet
Group size limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Public and private channels keep conversations organized by topic.
  • More than 2,600 integrations connect Slack with workplace tools.
  • Huddles, Workflow Builder, and AI search extend beyond messaging.
  • End-to-end encryption is enabled by default.
  • Supports voice and video calls, group chat and multimedia conferencing.
  • Administrative policies and optional archiving support managed workflows.
Cons
  • Free includes only 90 days of message history.
  • Free supports up to 10 app integrations.
  • Free limits meetings and external messages to one-to-one.
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales.
  • Integrations focus on BlackBerry enterprise services.
  • Support channels include documentation.
Our verdict

Slack brings workplace conversations into public and private channels, direct messages, and audio and video huddles with screen sharing. Teams can also share files, collaborate with outside organizations through Slack Connect, and automate…

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BBM Enterprise is BlackBerry’s secure communications application for organizations and working professionals. It brings text messaging, group chat, voice and video calling, and multimedia conferencing to Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.…

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  1. SlackBusiness Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software 9.3Free plan
  2. BBM EnterpriseBusiness Instant Messaging - Enterprise Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Slack — where it wins

    • Public and private channels keep conversations organized by topic.
    • More than 2,600 integrations connect Slack with workplace tools.
    • Huddles, Workflow Builder, and AI search extend beyond messaging.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free includes only 90 days of message history.
    • Free supports up to 10 app integrations.
    • Free limits meetings and external messages to one-to-one.

  • BBM Enterprise — where it wins

    • End-to-end encryption is enabled by default.
    • Supports voice and video calls, group chat and multimedia conferencing.
    • Administrative policies and optional archiving support managed workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales.
    • Integrations focus on BlackBerry enterprise services.
    • Support channels include documentation.
  • Slack9.3/10 · Free plan

    A flexible collaboration hub with broad integrations, though Free limits history and apps.

    Visit SlackFull verdict →
  • BBM Enterprise8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    Managed messaging, calls and conferencing for organizations prioritizing encrypted communication.

    Visit BlackBerryFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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