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Head-to-head · Remote Work Software

Slack vs Zoho Workplace

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Slack #3 in Remote Work Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Slack
Zoho Workplace #5 in Remote Work Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Zoho Workplace

Slack leads on 0 checks, Zoho Workplace on 1, and 1 is 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 · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceZoho Workplace · $3/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Zoho Workplace

Slack scores higher on our rubric for remote work software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Zoho Workplace is cheaper to start at $3/user/mo against $7.25/user/mo.

Slack is the better fit for organizations centered on team messaging and integrations. Zoho Workplace is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting email and collaboration.

  • Slack fits best

    Organizations centered on team messaging and integrations

  • Zoho Workplace fits best

    Budget-conscious teams wanting email and collaboration

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Side by side

Feature Slack 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Zoho Workplace 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #3 in Remote Work Software #5 in Remote Work Software
Best for Organizations centered on team messaging and integrations Budget-conscious teams wanting email and collaboration
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7.25/user/mo $3/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 15 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA HIPAA, 2FA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 2,600+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Slack 0/5 · Zoho Workplace 0/5
Team chat Not checked yet Not checked yet
Video meetings Not checked yet Not checked yet
Integrated task management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Virtual whiteboard Not checked yet Not checked yet
Guest collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Max video participants Not checked yet Not checked yet
Storage per user Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Organizes public and private channels, direct messages, and external collaboration.
  • Connects with 2,600 integrations, including Salesforce, Jira, and Google Drive.
  • Combines searchable history with huddles, screen sharing, and workflow automation.
  • Email, documents, storage, chat, meetings, and admin in one suite
  • Annual plans start at $3 per user monthly
  • Web, desktop, and mobile apps with offline access in some apps
Cons
  • Free limits searchable message history to 90 days and apps to 10.
  • Group meetings and group external messages require a paid plan.
  • Advanced AI is listed for Business+; Enterprise+ has a separate AI tier.
  • Mail Free is limited to custom email for one domain
  • Offline access applies only to some applications
  • Full collaboration features require a paid Workplace plan
Our verdict

Slack brings workplace conversations into public and private channels, direct messages, and Slack Connect for collaboration with external organizations. Teams can search message and file history, hold audio or video huddles with screen…

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Zoho Workplace brings business email and calendar together with collaborative document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing, file storage and sync, team messaging, video meetings, password management, and identity administration. It…

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  1. SlackRemote Work Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Zoho WorkplaceRemote Work Software 9.0Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Slack — where it wins

    • Organizes public and private channels, direct messages, and external collaboration.
    • Connects with 2,600 integrations, including Salesforce, Jira, and Google Drive.
    • Combines searchable history with huddles, screen sharing, and workflow automation.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free limits searchable message history to 90 days and apps to 10.
    • Group meetings and group external messages require a paid plan.
    • Advanced AI is listed for Business+; Enterprise+ has a separate AI tier.

  • Zoho Workplace — where it wins

    • Email, documents, storage, chat, meetings, and admin in one suite
    • Annual plans start at $3 per user monthly
    • Web, desktop, and mobile apps with offline access in some apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Mail Free is limited to custom email for one domain
    • Offline access applies only to some applications
    • Full collaboration features require a paid Workplace plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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