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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (71.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free
Slack
Star Rating
(38,045)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansZulip
Star Rating
(113)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 7 pricing plansSummary
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 features like threaded discussions that help keep channels organized and drag-and-drop file sharing that enhances productivity.
- Users say Zulip offers a unique approach to conversation organization, with its ability to group discussions by topics. This feature is particularly beneficial for technical teams, as it allows for focused discussions and easy navigation through multiple channels.
- According to verified reviews, Slack's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, making it easy for teams to get started. Reviewers highlight the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies the setup experience.
- Reviewers mention that while Zulip has a strong user interface, it may not be as versatile as Slack for integrations. Users have noted that Slack's ability to connect with various software tools significantly enhances their day-to-day workflows.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Slack's mobile application is highly rated, providing a seamless experience for users on the go. In contrast, Zulip's mobile app has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it less effective for their needs.
- Users report that both platforms provide solid support, but Zulip has a slight edge in this area, with reviewers appreciating its quality of support and responsiveness. However, Slack's extensive resources and community support are also frequently praised.
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
Zulip
Zulip Coud Free
Free
Best for light use.
- 10,000 messages of search history
- File storage up to 5 GB total
- Complete team chat solution
Free Trial
Slack
Free Trial is available
Zulip
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
31,064
9.3
101
Ease of Use
9.2
31,990
8.5
102
Ease of Setup
9.2
8,376
9.1
76
Ease of Admin
8.9
5,023
9.1
46
Quality of Support
8.8
21,611
9.2
79
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
4,501
9.4
41
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
30,376
8.6
100
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
13897
8.6
93
9.0
14441
8.9
93
8.6
13751
8.3
93
Business Instant Messaging
8.5
10207
6.4
79
8.1
9540
6.1
78
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
13637
7.8
90
9.2
13268
9.2
89
9.0
11791
7.7
79
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
7.5
1497
3.7
48
AI - Business Instant Messaging
7.5
1484
3.9
46
7.9
1488
4.7
49
7.4
1467
3.6
45
7.4
1469
3.7
45
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
7.7
893
3.5
8
7.7
883
3.8
8
Setup
9.1
686
Not enough data
8.9
678
Not enough data
8.7
662
Not enough data
8.9
694
Not enough data
Management
9.0
670
Not enough data
8.7
655
Not enough data
8.9
669
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
573
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
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
Not enough data
Account Options
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
Not enough data
Q&A Tools
9.1
285
Not enough data
9.1
281
Not enough data
9.1
287
Not enough data
8.7
274
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
Not enough data
Knowledge Pages
8.5
341
Not enough data
8.3
342
Not enough data
8.1
333
Not enough data
8.1
330
Not enough data
7.9
325
Not enough data
8.4
328
Not enough data
Knowledge Dissemination
8.2
321
Not enough data
8.8
327
Not enough data
9.0
331
Not enough data
8.9
330
Not enough data
8.4
327
Not enough data
8.2
317
Not enough data
8.7
332
Not enough data
8.6
319
Not enough data
8.6
315
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
7.9
197
Not enough data
8.0
199
Not enough data
7.8
197
Not enough data
Login Options
9.0
763
Not enough data
8.5
742
Not enough data
Productivity
8.0
725
Not enough data
8.3
731
Not enough data
8.6
737
Not enough data
7.9
711
Not enough data
7.9
708
Not enough data
Customization
8.6
730
Not enough data
9.0
743
Not enough data
8.7
717
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
7.5
409
Not enough data
7.6
406
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.0
93
Not enough data
9.1
97
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
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
Not enough data
Search Queries
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
Not enough data
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
9.2
24
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
91
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
9.1
94
Not enough data
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
9.4
28
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.5
28
Not enough data
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
1216
Not enough data
8.8
1175
Not enough data
8.5
1150
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
1175
Not enough data
8.6
1136
Not enough data
9.4
1216
Not enough data
Project management
8.7
1157
Not enough data
8.5
1123
Not enough data
8.6
1140
Not enough data
8.5
1127
Not enough data
8.6
1125
Not enough data
8.3
1096
Not enough data
8.3
1121
Not enough data
Workload
8.4
1085
Not enough data
8.8
1134
Not enough data
8.6
1090
Not enough data
8.5
1081
Not enough data
Communication & Collaboration
9.3
1363
Not enough data
9.0
1185
Not enough data
9.3
1257
Not enough data
Cost Management
8.1
1072
Not enough data
8.2
1072
Not enough data
8.1
1065
Not enough data
Integration
8.6
1100
Not enough data
8.4
1070
Not enough data
8.4
1063
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
1018
Not enough data
7.7
1012
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Work Management
7.7
522
Not enough data
7.8
515
Not enough data
8.1
517
Not enough data
7.8
516
Not enough data
Communication
9.4
1171
Not enough data
9.3
1171
Not enough data
8.9
1053
Not enough data
8.9
1042
Not enough data
9.1
1044
Not enough data
Content & Documents
9.1
1095
Not enough data
8.9
1040
Not enough data
8.7
1059
Not enough data
8.1
1005
Not enough data
Controls
8.3
991
Not enough data
8.1
986
Not enough data
8.7
996
Not enough data
8.4
998
Not enough data
8.2
971
Not enough data
Project Management
8.4
994
Not enough data
8.3
976
Not enough data
8.5
994
Not enough data
8.7
985
Not enough data
Remote Collaboration
9.0
1002
Not enough data
8.7
972
Not enough data
9.0
989
Not enough data
7.8
960
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
926
Not enough data
7.4
922
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
7.5
440
Not enough data
7.7
442
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Audio Conferencing
7.5
282
Not enough data
7.6
282
Not enough data
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.5
19
Not enough data
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
9.7
20
Not enough data
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
9.6
19
Not enough data
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
9.5
20
Not enough data
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
9.3
20
Not enough data
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
9.3
21
Not enough data
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
9.2
18
Not enough data
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
9.4
20
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 Zulip 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
Zulip has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Slack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zulip
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
13.1%
Marketing and Advertising
8.7%
Internet
4.7%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
54.9%
Research
24.5%
Computer Software
17.0%
Higher Education
8.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
2.8%
Other
42.5%
Discussions
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
Zulip has no more discussions with answers
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