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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
$0.00
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(47,267)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSlack
Star Rating
(37,697)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Slack excels in facilitating seamless team communication, with users highlighting its effective channel organization that enhances collaboration across departments. One user noted, "This is a great platform for connecting with my team, and the workflow was seamless."
- Users say Google Workspace stands out for its comprehensive suite of tools that integrate well, making it a favorite for those who rely on real-time collaboration. A recent user mentioned, "Google Workspace is efficient and great; it’s a part of my daily workflow," emphasizing the utility of tools like Google Sheets for data analysis.
- Reviewers mention that Slack's ease of setup is a significant advantage, with many users appreciating how quickly they can get started. One user remarked, "The initial setup was super easy," which is a crucial factor for teams looking to minimize downtime.
- According to verified reviews, Google Workspace offers strong administrative controls, with users praising its ease of management. A reviewer stated, "The biggest advantage is how well all the tools work together," indicating that the integration of Gmail and Calendar enhances client communication and scheduling.
- Users highlight that while both platforms provide solid support, Slack edges out slightly with a higher quality of support rating. Reviewers have noted that Slack is an "excellent collaboration tool," which suggests that users feel well-supported in their communication needs.
- G2 reviewers indicate that Google Workspace's file sharing capabilities are robust, with users appreciating the cloud-based storage that allows for easy access and collaboration. One user pointed out, "Free alternative to Microsoft Office with cloud-based file storage," showcasing its value for small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Workspace
Business Starter
$6.00
Per Month
- Custom and secure business email
- 100 participant video meetings
- 30 GB storage per user
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
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
Slack
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37,485
9.2
30,891
Ease of Use
9.3
37,703
9.1
31,741
Ease of Setup
9.2
9,637
9.1
8,143
Ease of Admin
9.1
8,191
8.9
4,980
Quality of Support
8.6
29,872
8.8
21,456
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,516
9.0
4,459
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,213
8.7
30,204
Features by Category
File Management
9.2
7986
Not enough data
9.1
8042
Not enough data
9.0
8128
Not enough data
8.9
8172
Not enough data
9.0
7767
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.5
120
Not enough data
7.8
120
Not enough data
7.9
118
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
7557
Not enough data
9.4
8350
Not enough data
9.2
7869
Not enough data
8.8
6841
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
6018
Not enough data
8.9
5846
Not enough data
9.1
5804
Not enough data
8.4
6287
Not enough data
8.7
5288
Not enough data
9.1
6404
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
2135
Not enough data
8.8
1736
Not enough data
8.8
1661
Not enough data
8.8
1501
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content 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
Productivity Tools
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
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.8
2101
9.1
13846
8.8
2231
9.0
14379
8.7
2049
8.6
13708
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2191
8.5
10171
9.0
2228
8.1
9507
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2272
9.1
13602
9.1
2341
9.2
13241
8.7
1889
9.0
11725
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
258
7.5
1478
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
252
7.5
1464
8.3
251
7.9
1470
8.2
250
7.4
1448
8.3
249
7.4
1449
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
139
7.6
871
8.3
138
7.6
863
Setup
Not enough data
9.0
667
Not enough data
8.9
658
Not enough data
8.6
645
Not enough data
8.9
665
Management
Not enough data
9.0
651
Not enough data
8.6
637
Not enough data
8.9
647
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
555
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
7.6
273
Not enough data
7.9
269
Not enough data
8.0
276
Not enough data
7.8
274
Not enough data
7.9
273
Not enough data
7.8
273
Not enough data
8.0
273
Presenter Tools
8.9
2810
Not enough data
8.4
2416
Not enough data
8.3
2298
Not enough data
8.7
2710
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
3072
Not enough data
9.0
3134
Not enough data
9.1
3233
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.7
2478
Not enough data
8.5
2555
Not enough data
9.1
2852
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.3
204
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1815
Not enough data
8.8
1811
Not enough data
9.5
1840
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
1702
Not enough data
8.1
1704
Not enough data
8.3
1637
Not enough data
9.4
1808
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
1603
Not enough data
9.2
1703
Not enough data
9.4
1741
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
545
Not enough data
8.1
535
Not enough data
7.6
530
Not enough data
8.4
538
Not enough data
7.3
522
Not enough data
8.1
530
Not enough data
7.8
527
Not enough data
Account Options
Not enough data
9.1
268
Not enough data
8.3
267
Not enough data
8.6
259
Not enough data
8.6
263
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
8.8
264
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
9.0
267
Not enough data
9.0
265
Not enough data
9.1
269
Not enough data
8.6
259
Not enough data
9.0
264
Not enough data
8.8
260
Not enough data
8.5
256
Not enough data
8.8
257
Not enough data
8.4
255
Calculating
8.9
1854
Not enough data
8.9
1748
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
1727
Not enough data
8.9
1789
Not enough data
Editing
8.5
1731
Not enough data
9.4
1876
Not enough data
8.9
1785
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
1587
Not enough data
9.2
1797
Not enough data
9.1
1811
Not enough data
9.5
1901
Not enough data
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.4
325
Not enough data
8.2
328
Not enough data
8.0
317
Not enough data
8.0
314
Not enough data
7.9
311
Not enough data
8.3
312
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
8.1
306
Not enough data
8.7
311
Not enough data
8.9
313
Not enough data
8.9
313
Not enough data
8.3
310
Not enough data
8.2
303
Not enough data
8.6
314
Not enough data
8.6
304
Not enough data
8.5
301
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.8
185
Not enough data
7.8
185
Not enough data
7.7
183
Applications
9.3
1370
Not enough data
9.1
1284
Not enough data
8.4
1225
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.3
1354
Not enough data
8.9
1204
Not enough data
9.3
1324
Not enough data
Management
9.2
1303
Not enough data
9.1
1253
Not enough data
9.5
1308
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
7.9
383
Not enough data
8.1
383
Not enough data
Login Options
Not enough data
9.0
740
Not enough data
8.5
722
Productivity
Not enough data
8.0
704
Not enough data
8.2
709
Not enough data
8.6
713
Not enough data
7.8
691
Not enough data
7.9
688
Customization
Not enough data
8.5
705
Not enough data
9.0
719
Not enough data
8.6
696
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
Not enough data
7.4
388
Not enough data
7.5
386
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.9
81
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
8.8
79
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
8.1
47
Not enough data
8.7
48
Not enough data
8.3
48
Not enough data
8.3
48
Not enough data
8.4
46
Search Queries
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
8.6
79
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
8.8
77
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
79
Not enough data
8.8
78
Not enough data
9.0
81
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.9
15
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.0
15
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
1166
Not enough data
8.8
1141
Not enough data
8.5
1120
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
1138
Not enough data
8.6
1106
Not enough data
9.4
1161
Project management
Not enough data
8.7
1126
Not enough data
8.5
1096
Not enough data
8.5
1112
Not enough data
8.5
1102
Not enough data
8.5
1097
Not enough data
8.3
1072
Not enough data
8.2
1091
Workload
Not enough data
8.4
1061
Not enough data
8.8
1094
Not enough data
8.6
1063
Not enough data
8.4
1054
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
9.3
1190
Not enough data
9.0
1112
Not enough data
9.3
1165
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.0
1044
Not enough data
8.1
1044
Not enough data
8.1
1040
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
1059
Not enough data
8.4
1044
Not enough data
8.4
1033
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
992
Not enough data
7.6
989
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
7.6
494
Not enough data
7.7
491
Not enough data
8.0
491
Not enough data
7.7
491
Communication
Not enough data
9.4
1108
Not enough data
9.3
1092
Not enough data
8.8
1024
Not enough data
8.9
1016
Not enough data
9.1
1018
Content & Documents
Not enough data
9.1
1054
Not enough data
8.9
1019
Not enough data
8.7
1031
Not enough data
8.1
981
Controls
Not enough data
8.3
971
Not enough data
8.1
967
Not enough data
8.6
974
Not enough data
8.4
973
Not enough data
8.2
955
Project Management
Not enough data
8.4
970
Not enough data
8.3
956
Not enough data
8.5
964
Not enough data
8.6
960
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
977
Not enough data
8.7
952
Not enough data
8.9
968
Not enough data
7.8
943
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
906
Not enough data
7.3
902
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
7.4
419
Not enough data
7.6
421
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5938
Not enough data
9.1
4190
Not enough data
8.3
3652
Not enough data
9.0
4238
Not enough data
8.9
3973
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5800
Not enough data
8.5
5177
Not enough data
8.8
5468
Not enough data
9.2
4178
Not enough data
Software Type
9.1
5757
Not enough data
9.2
4247
Not enough data
8.9
3821
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.1
374
Not enough data
7.9
377
Not enough data
8.2
373
Not enough data
Survey Management
9.0
1015
Not enough data
9.0
1038
Not enough data
8.4
994
Not enough data
8.9
1012
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.5
865
Not enough data
8.4
915
Not enough data
8.6
912
Not enough data
8.4
756
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.8
995
Not enough data
8.4
762
Not enough data
9.0
971
Not enough data
9.0
967
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
8.2
80
Not enough data
8.0
79
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.2
1452
Not enough data
9.2
1419
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.3
1465
Not enough data
9.1
1423
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
1240
Not enough data
8.6
1294
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
1358
Not enough data
8.9
1336
Not enough data
8.9
1347
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
1385
Not enough data
8.7
1242
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
756
Not enough data
8.1
759
Not enough data
8.0
755
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
8.1
303
Not enough data
Design
8.7
1401
Not enough data
8.5
1412
Not enough data
8.5
1405
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1511
Not enough data
9.3
1486
Not enough data
File Types
9.2
1497
Not enough data
9.0
1468
Not enough data
8.7
1226
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
9.1
1479
Not enough data
8.9
1430
Not enough data
9.2
1501
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
9.3
1444
Not enough data
8.9
1298
Not enough data
9.1
1374
Not enough data
Operating System
9.1
1344
Not enough data
9.0
1323
Not enough data
8.2
1080
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
748
Not enough data
8.5
735
Not enough data
7.8
728
Not enough data
8.2
729
Not enough data
8.1
723
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.8
297
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
829
Not enough data
8.4
824
Not enough data
8.1
820
Not enough data
8.0
322
Not enough data
8.4
321
Not enough data
7.8
316
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
7.9
77
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Audio Conferencing
Not enough data
7.3
266
Not enough data
7.5
266
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.1
11
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.0
10
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.9
11
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.6
11
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.6
12
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.3
10
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.8
11
Customizations
8.4
425
Not enough data
8.8
427
Not enough data
8.4
393
Not enough data
8.5
403
Not enough data
Growth
8.4
335
Not enough data
8.5
361
Not enough data
8.5
337
Not enough data
8.1
319
Not enough data
8.6
343
Not enough data
Content
8.9
388
Not enough data
8.8
401
Not enough data
8.7
397
Not enough data
8.4
142
Not enough data
Support
8.4
149
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
Google Workspace and Slack are categorized as Business Instant Messaging
Unique Categories
Google Workspace is categorized as Screen Sharing, Note-Taking Software, Spreadsheets, Website Builder, Presentation, Document Creation, Cloud Content Collaboration, Office Suites, Calendar, Email, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Slack is categorized as Knowledge Base, Unified Workspaces, Work Management, Enterprise Search Software, Q&A Platforms, AI Note-Taking Software, Project Collaboration, Workflow Management, and Audio Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Workspace
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
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Education Management
8.4%
Computer Software
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Higher Education
5.1%
Other
62.9%
Computer Software
15.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Marketing and Advertising
8.6%
Internet
4.7%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
55.0%
Discussions
Internet Connection
25 Comments
LG
Yes it working on it asap it will be clear..Read more
Is there a way to see everyone all at once on the screen?
21 Comments
JB
Yes. On the bottom right, you'll see "Present your screen" and next to it "..." Those 3 dots give you access to screen settings. You can change to tile mode,...Read more
Is that possible to see the files from multiple Google accounts simultaneously?
17 Comments
JD
Yes. When a Google Drive document is shared to your Gmail, you can save it to your Drive. When you open the document, it will open in a separate tab. You...Read more
How do I delete a channel in slack?
47 Comments
CH
Since this has already been answered, my $0.02 is that you should always archive channels rather than delete them for posterity and/or auditing purposes.Read more
What does slack software do?
28 Comments
RR
Slack is messaging and communication platform which allow an individual for video and audio calls and many more.Read more
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