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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
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Discourse
Star Rating
(68)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20.00 Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSlack
Star Rating
(37,391)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that Slack excels in its integration capabilities, with users highlighting the seamless connection to over 2,000 apps, making it a favorite for teams that rely on multiple tools. In contrast, users report that Discourse, while offering some integrations, does not match the breadth of Slack's options.
- Users mention that Slack's user interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, contributing to its high Ease of Use score of 9.1. On the other hand, reviewers note that Discourse's interface can be less straightforward, leading to its lower score of 8.5 in this area.
- G2 users report that Slack's real-time messaging and file sharing features are standout elements that enhance team collaboration, reflected in its high Star Rating of 4.5. Conversely, users on G2 mention that while Discourse offers robust discussion forums, it may not be as effective for quick, real-time communication.
- Users say that Slack's support quality is commendable, with a score of 8.8, and they appreciate the availability of resources and responsive customer service. In comparison, reviewers mention that Discourse's support, while decent, does not consistently meet the same level of satisfaction, reflected in its score of 8.5.
- Reviewers mention that Slack's product direction is viewed positively, with a score of 8.7, indicating a strong commitment to evolving features based on user feedback. In contrast, users report that Discourse's product direction, with a score of 7.6, could benefit from more frequent updates and enhancements.
- Users report that Slack's ease of setup is a significant advantage, scoring 9.0, with many praising the quick onboarding process. In contrast, reviewers mention that Discourse, while not overly complex, has a slightly steeper learning curve, reflected in its score of 8.7 for ease of setup.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Slack
Free
$0.00
For teams wanting to try out Slack for an unlimited period of time
- Searchable message archives, up to 10k of your team’s most recent messages
- 10 apps or service integrations
- Native apps for iOS, Android, Mac & Windows Desktop
Free Trial
Discourse
Free Trial is available
Slack
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
50
9.2
30,697
Ease of Use
8.5
49
9.1
31,506
Ease of Setup
8.7
15
9.1
7,921
Ease of Admin
9.2
12
8.9
4,960
Quality of Support
8.5
41
8.8
21,284
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
11
9.0
4,439
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
50
8.7
30,011
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.1
13777
Not enough data
9.0
14281
Not enough data
8.6
13642
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.5
10123
Not enough data
8.1
9472
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.1
13553
Not enough data
9.2
13209
Not enough data
9.0
11656
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.5
1464
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.5
1454
Not enough data
7.9
1453
Not enough data
7.4
1438
Not enough data
7.4
1439
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.6
858
Not enough data
7.6
855
Setup
Not enough data
9.0
650
Not enough data
8.9
642
Not enough data
8.6
631
Not enough data
9.0
644
Management
Not enough data
8.9
638
Not enough data
8.6
626
Not enough data
8.9
632
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
548
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
7.6
266
Not enough data
7.9
262
Not enough data
8.0
268
Not enough data
7.9
266
Not enough data
7.9
265
Not enough data
7.8
265
Not enough data
8.0
265
Account Options
Not enough data
9.2
266
Not enough data
8.3
264
Not enough data
8.6
257
Not enough data
8.6
261
Not enough data
8.9
265
Not enough data
8.8
262
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
9.0
265
Not enough data
9.0
263
Not enough data
9.1
267
Not enough data
8.6
257
Not enough data
9.0
262
Not enough data
8.8
257
Feature Not Available
8.5
254
Not enough data
8.8
255
Not enough data
8.4
253
Knowledge Pages
Feature Not Available
8.4
322
Not enough data
8.3
326
Not enough data
8.0
315
Not enough data
8.0
312
Not enough data
7.9
309
Not enough data
8.3
310
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
8.2
304
Not enough data
8.7
309
Not enough data
8.9
310
Not enough data
8.9
310
Not enough data
8.3
306
Feature Not Available
8.2
301
Not enough data
8.6
308
Not enough data
8.6
301
Not enough data
8.6
299
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.8
182
Not enough data
7.8
183
Not enough data
7.7
181
Login Options
Not enough data
9.0
730
Not enough data
8.5
712
Productivity
Not enough data
8.0
697
Not enough data
8.2
702
Not enough data
8.6
704
Not enough data
7.8
684
Not enough data
7.9
680
Customization
Not enough data
8.5
694
Not enough data
9.0
702
Not enough data
8.6
686
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
Not enough data
7.4
383
Not enough data
7.5
381
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
8.8
78
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.1
46
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.4
45
Search Queries
Not enough data
8.6
79
Not enough data
9.0
78
Not enough data
8.6
78
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
8.8
76
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
78
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
8.9
79
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.0
14
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
1132
Not enough data
8.8
1119
Not enough data
8.5
1096
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
1115
Not enough data
8.6
1088
Not enough data
9.4
1120
Project management
Not enough data
8.7
1101
Not enough data
8.5
1081
Not enough data
8.5
1092
Not enough data
8.5
1085
Not enough data
8.5
1080
Not enough data
8.3
1057
Not enough data
8.2
1073
Workload
Not enough data
8.4
1046
Not enough data
8.8
1067
Not enough data
8.6
1047
Not enough data
8.4
1039
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
9.2
1081
Not enough data
9.0
1078
Not enough data
9.3
1077
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.0
1031
Not enough data
8.1
1030
Not enough data
8.1
1026
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
1040
Not enough data
8.4
1032
Not enough data
8.4
1018
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
980
Not enough data
7.6
976
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
7.6
482
Not enough data
7.7
479
Not enough data
8.0
477
Not enough data
7.7
480
Communication
Not enough data
9.4
1051
Not enough data
9.3
1046
Not enough data
8.8
1004
Not enough data
8.9
998
Not enough data
9.1
999
Content & Documents
Not enough data
9.1
1021
Not enough data
8.9
1003
Not enough data
8.7
1006
Not enough data
8.1
967
Controls
Not enough data
8.3
957
Not enough data
8.1
955
Not enough data
8.6
959
Not enough data
8.4
956
Not enough data
8.1
940
Project Management
Not enough data
8.4
952
Not enough data
8.3
942
Not enough data
8.5
944
Not enough data
8.6
943
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
957
Not enough data
8.7
938
Not enough data
8.9
954
Not enough data
7.8
931
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
893
Not enough data
7.3
892
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
7.4
411
Not enough data
7.6
412
Agentic AI - Audio Conferencing
Not enough data
7.3
261
Not enough data
7.5
261
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.1
9
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.0
8
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.9
9
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.7
9
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.5
10
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.1
8
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.7
9
Community Building
8.3
29
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Community Improvement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Analytics
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
8.0
29
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Community Management
8.2
29
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Community Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Community Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Discourse and Slack are categorized as Knowledge Base and Q&A Platforms
Unique Categories
Discourse is categorized as Online Community Management
Slack is categorized as Unified Workspaces, Work Management, Enterprise Search Software, AI Note-Taking Software, Business Instant Messaging, Project Collaboration, Workflow Management, and Audio Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Discourse
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Slack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Entertainment
7.7%
Hospital & Health Care
6.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.6%
Other
61.5%
Computer Software
15.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Marketing and Advertising
8.5%
Internet
4.7%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
55.1%
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1 Comment
AS
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1 Comment
AS
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1 Comment
AS
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47 Comments
CH
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28 Comments
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