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Head-to-head · Remote Working software

Slack vs Google Workspace

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Slack #2 in Remote Working software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Slack
Google Workspace #3 in Remote Working software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Try Google Workspace

Slack leads on 1 check, Google Workspace on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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
  • Lowest starting priceGoogle Workspace · $7/user/mo
  • Free planonly Slack
  • Free trialonly Google Workspace
  • Most featuresSlack · 1 of 6

Slack scores higher on our rubric for remote working software: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Slack offers free plan; Google Workspace doesn't. Google Workspace is cheaper to start at $7/user/mo against $7.25/user/mo.

Slack is the better fit for teams centered on channel-based collaboration. Google Workspace is the better fit for teams needing email, files, meetings, and documents.

  • Slack fits best

    Teams centered on channel-based collaboration

  • Google Workspace fits best

    Teams needing email, files, meetings, and documents

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Side by side

Feature Slack 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Google Workspace 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.2
Ranking #2 in Remote Working software #3 in Remote Working software
Best for Teams centered on channel-based collaboration Teams needing email, files, meetings, and documents
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $7.25/user/mo $7/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 2,600+ integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Slack 1/6 · Google Workspace 0/6
Video meetings Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team chat Not checked yet Not checked yet
Task management Not checked yet Not checked yet
File collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Guest access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
SSO support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Meeting participant limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Public and private channels organize conversations by topic or team.
  • Slack Connect supports collaboration with external organizations.
  • Integrations, Workflow Builder and AI features extend team workflows.
  • Combines Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Chat
  • Business Starter includes 30 GB pooled storage per user and meetings for 100
  • Works across web and mobile, with APIs and third-party integrations
Cons
  • Free offers only 90 days of searchable message history.
  • Group meetings and external messages require a paid plan.
  • Pro and Business+ are priced per user, per month.
  • No free plan; paid plans start at $7 per user monthly with annual billing
  • Starter storage is pooled per user, not an isolated mailbox quota
  • Business Plus costs $22 per user monthly with annual billing
Our verdict

Slack brings workplace conversations, files, direct messages and collaboration tools into channels, with options for private discussions and external work through Slack Connect. It suits teams that want a shared messaging hub across small…

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Google Workspace brings custom-domain Gmail, shared calendars, cloud file storage, collaborative Docs, Sheets, and Slides, video meetings through Meet, and team messaging through Chat into a cloud-based suite. It is aimed at businesses,…

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  1. SlackRemote Working software 9.3Free plan
  2. Google WorkspaceRemote Working software 9.214-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Slack — where it wins

    • Public and private channels organize conversations by topic or team.
    • Slack Connect supports collaboration with external organizations.
    • Integrations, Workflow Builder and AI features extend team workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free offers only 90 days of searchable message history.
    • Group meetings and external messages require a paid plan.
    • Pro and Business+ are priced per user, per month.

  • Google Workspace — where it wins

    • Combines Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Chat
    • Business Starter includes 30 GB pooled storage per user and meetings for 100
    • Works across web and mobile, with APIs and third-party integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid plans start at $7 per user monthly with annual billing
    • Starter storage is pooled per user, not an isolated mailbox quota
    • Business Plus costs $22 per user monthly with annual billing

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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