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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
$1
Slack
Star Rating
(37,505)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansTroop Messenger
Star Rating
(83)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Slack excels in its instant messaging capabilities, with a score of 9.5, while Troop Messenger follows closely with a score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that Slack's chat features are more intuitive and user-friendly, making it easier for teams to communicate effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Troop Messenger shines in ease of setup, scoring 9.6 compared to Slack's 9.0. Users on G2 appreciate Troop Messenger's straightforward onboarding process, which allows teams to get started quickly without extensive training.
- G2 users highlight Troop Messenger's superior quality of support, scoring 9.3 against Slack's 8.8. Users say that Troop Messenger's customer service is more responsive and helpful, providing timely assistance when issues arise.
- Users report that Slack offers a more robust integration ecosystem, scoring 9.0, while Troop Messenger scores 8.6. Reviewers mention that Slack's ability to connect with a wide range of third-party applications enhances productivity and streamlines workflows.
- Reviewers mention that Troop Messenger provides better task management features, with a score of 9.4 compared to Slack's 8.2. Users say that Troop Messenger's task prioritization and assignment capabilities are more effective for managing team projects.
- Users on G2 report that Slack's mobile application is rated 9.1, while Troop Messenger's mobile app scores slightly higher at 9.3. Reviewers mention that Troop Messenger's mobile experience is more seamless, allowing for better communication on the go.
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
Slack
Free Trial is available
Troop Messenger
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
30,755
9.3
57
Ease of Use
9.1
31,572
9.4
57
Ease of Setup
9.1
7,986
9.7
18
Ease of Admin
8.9
4,965
9.4
12
Quality of Support
8.8
21,336
9.3
57
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
4,444
9.6
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
30,069
8.5
53
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
13798
9.3
44
9.0
14307
9.1
44
8.6
13660
9.2
44
Business Instant Messaging
8.5
10139
9.4
43
8.1
9483
9.1
43
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
13569
9.2
44
9.2
13220
9.3
45
9.0
11677
8.7
35
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
7.5
1469
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
7.5
1458
Not enough data
7.9
1462
Not enough data
7.4
1442
Not enough data
7.4
1444
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
7.6
865
Not enough data
7.6
859
Not enough data
Setup
9.0
655
Not enough data
8.9
647
Not enough data
8.6
635
Not enough data
8.9
650
Not enough data
Management
9.0
643
Not enough data
8.6
630
Not enough data
8.9
637
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
549
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
7.6
268
Not enough data
7.9
264
Not enough data
8.0
271
Not enough data
7.8
269
Not enough data
7.9
268
Not enough data
7.8
268
Not enough data
8.0
268
Not enough data
Account Options
9.1
267
Not enough data
8.3
266
Not enough data
8.6
258
Not enough data
8.6
262
Not enough data
8.9
266
Not enough data
8.8
263
Not enough data
Q&A Tools
9.0
266
Not enough data
9.0
264
Not enough data
9.1
268
Not enough data
8.6
258
Not enough data
9.0
263
Not enough data
8.8
259
Not enough data
8.5
255
Not enough data
8.8
256
Not enough data
8.4
254
Not enough data
Knowledge Pages
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
Not enough data
Knowledge Dissemination
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
307
Not enough data
8.2
301
Not enough data
8.6
309
Not enough data
8.6
301
Not enough data
8.6
299
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
7.8
182
Not enough data
7.8
183
Not enough data
7.7
181
Not enough data
Login Options
9.0
734
Not enough data
8.5
716
Not enough data
Productivity
8.0
699
Not enough data
8.3
703
Not enough data
8.6
708
Not enough data
7.8
686
Not enough data
7.9
683
Not enough data
Customization
8.5
696
Not enough data
9.0
708
Not enough data
8.6
687
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
7.4
385
Not enough data
7.5
383
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.9
80
Not enough data
8.9
83
Not enough data
8.8
78
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
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
Not enough data
Search Queries
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
Not enough data
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
78
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
1140
Not enough data
8.8
1125
Not enough data
8.5
1102
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
1122
Not enough data
8.6
1090
Not enough data
9.4
1131
Not enough data
Project management
8.7
1108
Not enough data
8.5
1084
Not enough data
8.5
1095
Not enough data
8.5
1090
Not enough data
8.5
1083
Not enough data
8.3
1060
Not enough data
8.2
1078
Not enough data
Workload
8.3
1049
Not enough data
8.8
1073
Not enough data
8.6
1051
Not enough data
8.4
1042
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
9.2
1111
Not enough data
9.0
1086
Not enough data
9.3
1103
Not enough data
Cost Management
8.0
1033
Not enough data
8.1
1033
Not enough data
8.1
1029
Not enough data
Integration
8.6
1045
Not enough data
8.4
1034
Not enough data
8.4
1021
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
982
Not enough data
7.6
979
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
7.6
486
Not enough data
7.7
483
Not enough data
8.0
483
Not enough data
7.7
484
Not enough data
Communication
9.4
1074
Not enough data
9.3
1064
Not enough data
8.8
1011
Not enough data
8.9
1004
Not enough data
9.1
1007
Not enough data
Content & Documents
9.1
1031
Not enough data
8.9
1010
Not enough data
8.7
1017
Not enough data
8.1
973
Not enough data
Controls
8.3
962
Not enough data
8.1
959
Not enough data
8.6
965
Not enough data
8.4
965
Not enough data
8.2
946
Not enough data
Project Management
8.4
959
Not enough data
8.3
948
Not enough data
8.5
952
Not enough data
8.6
950
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
9.0
967
Not enough data
8.7
943
Not enough data
8.9
961
Not enough data
7.8
936
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
897
Not enough data
7.3
896
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
7.4
415
Not enough data
7.6
417
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Audio Conferencing
7.3
264
Not enough data
7.5
264
Not enough data
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
9.1
9
Not enough data
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
9.0
8
Not enough data
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
8.9
9
Not enough data
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
8.7
9
Not enough data
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
8.5
10
Not enough data
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
8.1
8
Not enough data
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
8.7
9
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
Slack and Troop Messenger are categorized as Business Instant Messaging
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
Troop Messenger is categorized as AWS Marketplace
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Slack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Troop Messenger
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
15.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Marketing and Advertising
8.5%
Internet
4.7%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
55.0%
Information Technology and Services
27.6%
Computer Software
13.2%
Marketing and Advertising
7.9%
Internet
5.3%
Architecture & Planning
3.9%
Other
42.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
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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
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How do I can use in better way?
1 Comment
MA
Firstly, we thank you for using Troop Messenger and your interest to know more about the tool.
We can honestly say that it has a good number of features...Read more
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1 Comment
Official Response from Troop Messenger
Go to Desktop Application. Click on your profile which is on the top left corner>> go to ‘Activity’ menu>> and you will see a switch for ‘Notifications’>>...Read more
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