Compare Office Chat and Slack 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$25/month
$0.00
Office Chat
Star Rating
(62)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$25/month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSlack
Star Rating
(38,611)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.0% 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 team communication, with users highlighting its ability to create secure channels for private discussions. This feature, along with its extensive integrations with tools like Google and Microsoft apps, makes it a favorite for many teams looking for a comprehensive messaging solution.
- Users say that Office Chat stands out for its simplicity, making it an effective tool for internal communication without unnecessary complexity. Reviewers appreciate how it keeps conversations focused, which is particularly beneficial for day-to-day coordination and quick updates.
- According to verified reviews, Slack's implementation process is praised for being quick and intuitive, allowing teams to get up and running without significant hurdles. In contrast, while Office Chat is noted for its ease of use, some users may find it lacks the depth of features that larger teams might require.
- Reviewers mention that Slack's user experience is enhanced by features like reactions and a well-designed interface, contributing to a higher overall satisfaction score. Office Chat, while effective, may not offer the same level of engagement and interactivity that some users seek.
- Users highlight that Slack's support quality is generally high, with many finding it responsive and helpful. Office Chat, on the other hand, has received mixed feedback regarding support, indicating that while it performs well, there may be room for improvement in this area.
- G2 reviewers note that while both platforms offer solid file sharing capabilities, Slack's advanced features and integrations provide a more robust experience for teams that rely heavily on collaboration tools. Office Chat's straightforward approach may appeal to smaller teams or those with simpler needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Office Chat
Startup Plan
$25/month
Great For Small Teams
- 10 Users Included
- 30 days chat history
- 25 GB file storage
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
Office Chat
Free Trial is available
Slack
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
42
9.2
31,409
Ease of Use
8.9
43
9.2
32,281
Ease of Setup
9.6
19
9.2
8,615
Ease of Admin
9.2
12
8.9
5,227
Quality of Support
8.8
42
8.8
21,857
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
11
9.1
4,708
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
40
8.7
30,672
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
9.4
27
9.1
13942
8.9
30
9.0
14481
8.8
28
8.6
13780
Business Instant Messaging
9.3
23
8.5
10233
9.1
25
8.1
9572
Business Instant Messaging
9.2
26
9.1
13673
8.9
26
9.2
13286
9.0
21
9.0
11827
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.6
1504
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.5
1489
Not enough data
7.9
1493
Not enough data
7.4
1471
Not enough data
7.4
1473
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.7
898
Not enough data
7.7
884
Setup
Not enough data
9.1
687
Not enough data
8.9
680
Not enough data
8.7
658
Not enough data
8.9
695
Management
Not enough data
9.0
670
Not enough data
8.7
651
Not enough data
8.9
668
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
569
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
7.8
288
Not enough data
8.0
284
Not enough data
8.2
293
Not enough data
8.0
290
Not enough data
8.0
289
Not enough data
8.0
290
Not enough data
8.1
290
Account Options
Not enough data
9.2
290
Not enough data
8.4
284
Not enough data
8.7
277
Not enough data
8.7
282
Not enough data
8.9
288
Not enough data
8.9
285
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
9.1
290
Not enough data
9.1
284
Not enough data
9.1
292
Not enough data
8.7
278
Not enough data
9.1
286
Not enough data
8.9
281
Not enough data
8.6
274
Not enough data
8.9
277
Not enough data
8.5
273
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.5
346
Not enough data
8.3
347
Not enough data
8.1
337
Not enough data
8.1
334
Not enough data
8.0
329
Not enough data
8.4
334
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
8.2
325
Not enough data
8.8
331
Not enough data
9.0
338
Not enough data
8.9
337
Not enough data
8.4
334
Not enough data
8.3
322
Not enough data
8.7
337
Not enough data
8.6
325
Not enough data
8.6
319
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
8.0
202
Not enough data
8.0
204
Not enough data
7.9
202
Login Options
Not enough data
9.1
778
Not enough data
8.5
748
Productivity
Not enough data
8.0
737
Not enough data
8.3
741
Not enough data
8.6
747
Not enough data
7.9
720
Not enough data
7.9
716
Customization
Not enough data
8.6
746
Not enough data
9.0
760
Not enough data
8.7
727
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
Not enough data
7.5
416
Not enough data
7.6
413
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.0
98
Not enough data
9.1
101
Not enough data
9.0
92
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.5
59
Not enough data
9.0
60
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
8.8
59
Search Queries
Not enough data
8.9
96
Not enough data
9.2
95
Not enough data
8.8
93
Not enough data
9.1
95
Not enough data
9.0
93
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.0
25
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
9.2
99
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.4
29
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.2
28
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.3
29
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.6
30
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
9.5
28
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
1234
Not enough data
8.8
1197
Not enough data
8.5
1173
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
1194
Not enough data
8.7
1140
Not enough data
9.4
1308
Project management
Not enough data
8.7
1172
Not enough data
8.5
1124
Not enough data
8.6
1144
Not enough data
8.5
1135
Not enough data
8.6
1140
Not enough data
8.3
1102
Not enough data
8.3
1129
Workload
Not enough data
8.4
1086
Not enough data
8.8
1163
Not enough data
8.6
1101
Not enough data
8.5
1095
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
9.4
1609
Not enough data
9.0
1278
Not enough data
9.4
1405
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.1
1079
Not enough data
8.2
1080
Not enough data
8.1
1072
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
1210
Not enough data
8.4
1086
Not enough data
8.4
1086
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
1028
Not enough data
7.7
1036
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
7.7
524
Not enough data
7.8
520
Not enough data
8.2
538
Not enough data
7.9
522
Communication
Not enough data
9.4
1184
Not enough data
9.4
1150
Not enough data
8.9
1065
Not enough data
8.9
1048
Not enough data
9.1
1061
Content & Documents
Not enough data
9.2
1111
Not enough data
8.9
1053
Not enough data
8.7
1075
Not enough data
8.2
1015
Controls
Not enough data
8.3
1001
Not enough data
8.1
996
Not enough data
8.7
1010
Not enough data
8.4
1014
Not enough data
8.2
985
Project Management
Not enough data
8.4
1013
Not enough data
8.4
988
Not enough data
8.5
996
Not enough data
8.7
1004
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
1007
Not enough data
8.7
983
Not enough data
9.0
1000
Not enough data
7.9
967
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
938
Not enough data
7.4
939
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
7.5
447
Not enough data
7.7
451
Agentic AI - Audio Conferencing
Not enough data
7.6
288
Not enough data
7.7
289
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.4
16
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.6
17
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.5
16
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.4
17
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.8
17
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.2
18
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.8
15
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.3
17
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
Office Chat and Slack are categorized as Business Instant Messaging
Unique Categories
Office Chat has no unique categories
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
Office Chat
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
17.2%
Computer Software
8.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.9%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Other
55.2%
Computer Software
15.4%
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Marketing and Advertising
8.5%
Internet
4.7%
Financial Services
3.4%
Other
55.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
How does chat system work?
2 Comments
PV
Most good thing is our privacy Read more
Office Chat has no more discussions with answers
How do I delete a channel in slack?
47 Comments
OP
Currently, Slack has disabled deleting a channel, you can only archive it if you created it.Read more
What does slack software do?
28 Comments
GM
Slack is a messaging software perfect for companies, it allows you to create channels (groups), it let's you answer to messages in threads and react to...Read more
What is Slack used for?
21 Comments
RR
It connect us with the people no matter where we are through messaging and calls.Read more
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