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Head-to-head · Remote Working software

Slack vs Zoom Workplace

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 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
Zoom Workplace #5 in Remote Working software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Zoom Workplace

Slack leads on 0 checks, Zoom Workplace 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 planboth
  • Most featuresSlack · 1 of 6

Slack scores higher on our rubric for remote working software: 9.3 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Slack is the better fit for teams centered on channel-based collaboration. Zoom Workplace is the better fit for teams where video meetings are central.

  • Slack fits best

    Teams centered on channel-based collaboration

  • Zoom Workplace fits best

    Teams where video meetings are central

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Side by side

Feature Slack 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Zoom Workplace 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.9
Ranking #2 in Remote Working software #5 in Remote Working software
Best for Teams centered on channel-based collaboration Teams where video meetings are central
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7.25/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 2,600+ integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Slack 1/6 · Zoom Workplace 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.
  • Video meetings, recording, breakout rooms, and screen sharing
  • Chat, mail, calendar, docs, whiteboards, and clips in one suite
  • Web, desktop, mobile, browser extension, and API support
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.
  • Pro starts at $15.99 per user monthly
  • Business meetings support up to 300 participants
  • Enterprise uses custom configurations rather than a listed fixed feature set
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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Zoom Workplace combines video meetings with team chat, mail, calendar, scheduling, documents, whiteboards, clips, tasks, and workplace tools. It is aimed at solo users, small teams, midsize businesses, and enterprises that want meetings to…

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  1. SlackRemote Working software 9.3Free plan
  2. Zoom WorkplaceRemote Working software 8.9Free plan

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.

  • Zoom Workplace — where it wins

    • Video meetings, recording, breakout rooms, and screen sharing
    • Chat, mail, calendar, docs, whiteboards, and clips in one suite
    • Web, desktop, mobile, browser extension, and API support

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro starts at $15.99 per user monthly
    • Business meetings support up to 300 participants
    • Enterprise uses custom configurations rather than a listed fixed feature set

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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