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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$0.00
Progress Podio
Star Rating
(517)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSlack
Star Rating
(38,088)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Slack excels in user experience, with many praising its swift and easy-to-use interface. Users appreciate the ability to integrate with other software, which significantly enhances their day-to-day work.
- According to verified reviews, Progress Podio shines in its customization capabilities, allowing users to create different apps for various business areas. This flexibility is highlighted by users who enjoy the collaborative features and the ease of locating and tagging relevant team members.
- Users say that Slack's communication features, such as threaded discussions and drag-and-drop file sharing, help keep channels organized and efficient. This functionality is particularly beneficial for teams looking to streamline their communication without clutter.
- Reviewers mention that Progress Podio offers strong workflow management and no-code capabilities, making it easier for teams to manage tasks and files in one place. This is a significant advantage for users who prioritize integrated project management.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms have solid support, Slack tends to receive higher marks for its quality of support. Users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of Slack's support team, which can be crucial for teams needing quick resolutions.
- According to recent feedback, Progress Podio's initial setup is noted as a challenge by some users, who find it less intuitive compared to Slack's easy implementation. This difference can impact how quickly teams can start using the software effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Progress Podio
Free
Free
Complete basic functions such as building apps/workspaces and task management for up to 5 employees.
- Task management
- Build apps and workspaces for your team
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
Progress Podio
Free Trial is available
Slack
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
441
9.2
31,086
Ease of Use
8.3
442
9.2
32,013
Ease of Setup
7.7
181
9.2
8,397
Ease of Admin
8.2
177
8.9
5,031
Quality of Support
8.2
367
8.8
21,631
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
169
9.0
4,508
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
437
8.7
30,396
Features by Category
Sales Force Automation
8.6
26
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
Marketing Automation
7.6
23
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
7.6
21
Not enough data
Customer Support
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.2
25
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
7.6
23
Not enough data
Mobile & Social
7.9
21
Not enough data
7.6
23
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
8.2
25
Not enough data
8.9
26
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
7.7
20
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - CRM
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
Tasks
8.9
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
8.8
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
74
Not enough data
7.9
74
Not enough data
8.5
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
82
Not enough data
Projects
8.7
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.0
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
64
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.5
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
66
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
8.6
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.6
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
8.7
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Project Monitoring
8.6
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
8.3
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
18
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.1
13903
Not enough data
9.0
14446
Not enough data
8.6
13755
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.5
10209
Not enough data
8.1
9541
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.1
13640
Not enough data
9.2
13270
Not enough data
9.0
11794
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.5
1497
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.5
1484
Not enough data
7.9
1488
Not enough data
7.4
1467
Not enough data
7.4
1469
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.7
893
Not enough data
7.7
883
Setup
Not enough data
9.1
688
Not enough data
8.9
679
Not enough data
8.7
663
Not enough data
8.9
695
Management
Not enough data
9.0
671
Not enough data
8.7
656
Not enough data
8.9
670
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
574
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
7.8
290
Not enough data
8.0
286
Not enough data
8.2
294
Not enough data
8.0
291
Not enough data
8.0
291
Not enough data
7.9
291
Not enough data
8.1
291
Account Options
Not enough data
9.2
285
Not enough data
8.4
280
Not enough data
8.7
275
Not enough data
8.7
278
Not enough data
8.9
284
Not enough data
8.9
281
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
9.1
286
Not enough data
9.1
281
Not enough data
9.1
287
Not enough data
8.7
275
Not enough data
9.1
281
Not enough data
8.9
278
Not enough data
8.6
271
Not enough data
8.9
273
Not enough data
8.5
271
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.5
342
Not enough data
8.3
343
Not enough data
8.1
334
Not enough data
8.1
331
Not enough data
7.9
326
Not enough data
8.4
329
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
8.2
322
Not enough data
8.8
328
Not enough data
9.0
332
Not enough data
8.9
332
Not enough data
8.4
328
Not enough data
8.2
318
Not enough data
8.7
333
Not enough data
8.6
321
Not enough data
8.6
316
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.9
197
Not enough data
8.0
199
Not enough data
7.8
197
Login Options
Not enough data
9.0
764
Not enough data
8.5
743
Productivity
Not enough data
8.0
726
Not enough data
8.3
731
Not enough data
8.6
737
Not enough data
7.9
711
Not enough data
7.9
708
Customization
Not enough data
8.6
730
Not enough data
9.0
743
Not enough data
8.7
717
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
Not enough data
7.5
409
Not enough data
7.6
406
Task Creation
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
Task Management
9.5
20
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
10
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
9.1
97
Not enough data
9.0
91
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.5
58
Not enough data
9.0
60
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
8.8
58
Search Queries
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
9.2
91
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
9.1
92
Not enough data
9.0
89
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
9.1
94
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.4
28
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.5
28
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
9.4
27
Automation
8.7
45
8.8
1217
8.6
39
8.8
1176
8.6
41
8.5
1152
Administration
8.2
35
8.8
1175
8.6
38
8.6
1136
9.3
42
9.4
1217
Project management
8.6
44
8.7
1158
8.3
38
8.5
1123
8.7
41
8.6
1140
8.6
42
8.5
1127
8.6
43
8.6
1126
8.3
33
8.3
1096
8.3
41
8.3
1122
Workload
8.7
38
8.4
1085
8.8
43
8.8
1136
8.5
41
8.6
1090
8.2
39
8.5
1082
Communication & Collaboration
8.8
40
9.3
1380
8.5
41
9.0
1190
9.2
42
9.3
1267
Cost Management
8.2
33
8.1
1073
8.8
36
8.2
1072
8.4
34
8.1
1065
Integration
8.2
34
8.6
1101
8.1
40
8.4
1070
8.1
39
8.4
1063
Generative AI
5.8
11
7.5
1018
6.5
12
7.7
1012
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
7.7
521
Not enough data
7.8
514
Not enough data
8.1
516
Not enough data
7.8
515
Communication
8.5
66
9.4
1175
8.6
61
9.3
1174
8.1
57
8.9
1054
8.4
59
8.9
1043
8.6
57
9.1
1046
Content & Documents
8.6
68
9.1
1097
8.6
69
8.9
1041
8.6
66
8.7
1061
8.1
60
8.1
1006
Controls
8.5
63
8.3
992
8.6
55
8.1
987
8.6
63
8.7
997
8.3
65
8.4
999
8.3
59
8.2
972
Project Management
8.7
67
8.4
995
8.4
64
8.3
977
8.4
65
8.5
995
8.6
60
8.7
986
Remote Collaboration
8.4
61
9.0
1004
8.5
59
8.7
973
8.5
61
9.0
990
8.2
49
7.8
961
Generative AI
7.3
11
7.3
927
7.2
12
7.4
923
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
7.5
440
Not enough data
7.7
442
Agentic AI - Google Workspace Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Audio Conferencing
Not enough data
7.5
282
Not enough data
7.6
282
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.5
19
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.7
20
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.6
19
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.5
20
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.3
20
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.3
21
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.2
18
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.4
20
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
Progress Podio and Slack are categorized as Project Collaboration and Work Management
Unique Categories
Progress Podio is categorized as Google Workspace Project Management, Task Management, CRM, and Project Management
Slack is categorized as Knowledge Base, Unified Workspaces, Enterprise Search Software, Q&A Platforms, AI Note-Taking Software, Business Instant Messaging, Workflow Management, and Audio Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Progress Podio
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
Real Estate
12.5%
Marketing and Advertising
10.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.1%
Computer Software
6.5%
Internet
4.6%
Other
56.0%
Computer Software
15.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Marketing and Advertising
8.7%
Internet
4.7%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
54.9%
Discussions
Who is the best person to contact to contract a buildout of Podio for add-ons that we need?
2 Comments
KF
Hello,
I can help you with custom modules and functionality.
You can contact me at krasimirtsolov@gmail.comRead more
Who is the best person to contact to contract a buildout of Podio for add-ons that we need?
2 Comments
TM
Well, you can ask for a Podio partner to help you through this webform: https://podio.com/webforms/2716831/200839Read more
everyone has a problem sharing multiples projects?
1 Comment
Official Response from Progress Podio
Hi Mike, we're sorry to hear you're experiencing issues - please get in touch with our support team and we can help. Visit https://help.podio.com/hc/en-us...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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