Slack Features
Business Instant Messaging (6)
File Sharing
As reported in 13943 Slack reviews.
Allows users to send and open various file types.
Notifications
Based on 14492 Slack reviews.
Notifies users when they have been contacted or tagged.
Search
Based on 13786 Slack reviews.
Message content search capability.
Mobile Application
Based on 13666 Slack reviews.
Software can be accessed through a downloadable mobile application.
Web Application
13288 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Software can be accessed through a downloadable desktop app or a cloud-based site.
Integrations
This feature was mentioned in 11825 Slack reviews.
Application integrates with other outside software.
Business Instant Messaging (2)
Audio Conferencing
This feature was mentioned in 10238 Slack reviews.
Allows users to communicate via audio call.
Video Conferencing
This feature was mentioned in 9562 Slack reviews.
Allows users to communicate via video call.
Setup (4)
Activities
This feature was mentioned in 694 Slack reviews.
Provide standard activities and tasks that can be customized by users
Flows
This feature was mentioned in 682 Slack reviews.
Users can easily create flows using drag and drop features
Dependencies
665 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Define and manage dependencies between tasks and workflows
Notifications
701 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Include alters that can be used with workflows
Management (3)
Updates
This feature was mentioned in 676 Slack reviews.
Ability to update multiple workflows at the same time
Audit Trail
Based on 657 Slack reviews.
Maintain a history of all workflow changes
Integration
Based on 671 Slack reviews.
Integrate with ERP or project management software
Account Options (6)
Single Sign-On (SSO)
289 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows users to sign in using a single sign-on (SSO) login in.
Social Login
This feature was mentioned in 283 Slack reviews.
Allows users to log in using account information for a socia media account.
Reputation System
As reported in 279 Slack reviews.
Has a built-in reputation system that indicates a given user's previous post history and the validity of their previous posts.
Topic Subscription
As reported in 282 Slack reviews.
Allows users to subscibe to specific topic areas.
Bookmarking
Based on 289 Slack reviews.
Allows users to bookmark specific questions or answers for reference.
History
286 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Records a user's viewing and posting history.
Q&A Tools (9)
Tags
Based on 290 Slack reviews.
Allows posts to be tagged by subject area, team, etc.
Commenting System
As reported in 286 Slack reviews.
Provides a more complex commenting system that allow users to comment on both questions and answers.
Notifications
Based on 292 Slack reviews.
Offers notifications when new posts have been made in a tag a user is subscribed to or when someone has answered their question.
Voting
279 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows users to up- or downvote questions and answers.
Integrations
285 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Integrates with other popular software in a business's stack.
Knowledge Integrations
282 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Integrates with other knowledge repositories in the business to help users find answers to their questions
Embedding
Based on 275 Slack reviews.
Allows the Q&A platform to be embedded onto an external website, usually for customer service purposes
Formatting
Based on 278 Slack reviews.
Gives users advanced formatting options when posting questions and answers, such as a content editor, media uploads, mentions, and embeddable third-party content
Analytics
275 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Tracks key metrics related to content and members
Knowledge Pages (6)
Templates
This feature was mentioned in 351 Slack reviews.
Provides pre-made templates for wiki pages and knowledge articles.
In-Content Feedback
Based on 350 Slack reviews.
Allows users to leave feedback within a wiki page or knowledge article.
Versioning and Version History
As reported in 342 Slack reviews.
Allows users to see version history and return to previous versions of wiki pages.
Decision Trees
338 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Displays knowledge articles to be arranged in a decision tree.
Duplicate Detection
333 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Detects any creation of already existing knowledge pages and alerts user
Content Editor
This feature was mentioned in 338 Slack reviews.
Enables users to create rich knowledge pages with a combination of text, charts, images, video and audio
Knowledge Dissemination (9)
Page Analytics
As reported in 327 Slack reviews.
Provides data on wiki page and knowledge article use.
Permissions
Based on 337 Slack reviews.
Allows administrators to provide permissions and gate pieces of content based on role.
Knowledge Sharing
As reported in 341 Slack reviews.
Offers additional tools that facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Notifications
339 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Notifies users when changes occur.
Advanced Search
337 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Offers AI-based search capabilities
Browser Extension
This feature was mentioned in 326 Slack reviews.
Allows users to capture knowledge from the web
Organization
Based on 341 Slack reviews.
Allows knowledge pages to be organized into sections and subsections as needed
Other Integrations
As reported in 327 Slack reviews.
Integrated with other tools to faciliate the sharing of information
Knowledge Integrations
323 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Integrates with other knowledge repositories in the business
Login Options (2)
Single Sign-On (SSO)
This feature was mentioned in 775 Slack reviews.
Allows users to sign into the software using a single sign-on (SSO) application.
Password Saver
This feature was mentioned in 749 Slack reviews.
Saves login information like usernames and passwords for external applications.
Productivity (5)
Email Client
738 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Application also serves as an email client.
Split Screen
As reported in 742 Slack reviews.
Applications can be viewed simultaneously within the unified workspace via split screen.
Activity Feed
As reported in 746 Slack reviews.
Provides a cross-application activity feed.
Virtual Assistant
721 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Offer a virtual assistant to guide users and recommend routine actions.
Analytics and Reporting
This feature was mentioned in 718 Slack reviews.
Generates reports based on security and/or productivity data.
Customization (3)
Custom Workflows
As reported in 742 Slack reviews.
Enables the creation of custom workflows to facilitate various processes.
Multiple Workspaces
Based on 756 Slack reviews.
Allows users to create multiple workspaces for different projects or teams.
Custom Application Integration
728 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows users to connect custom or in-house applications.
Compatibility (3)
Federated Search
97 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Ability to search across different data sources, such as databases, intranets, and applications.
File Types
Based on 102 Slack reviews.
Offers search for a variety of file types.
Global Language Support
95 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Ability to search in multiple languages without any additional work required.
Search Queries (5)
Typo Tolerance
As reported in 97 Slack reviews.
Ability of search to handle typos.
Faceted Search
95 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows the end user to filter and refine search results.
Synonyms
As reported in 94 Slack reviews.
Ability to define synonyms for search terms.
Highlighting
As reported in 95 Slack reviews.
Allows the user to see highlighted results to see which words or phrases match the search query.
Natural Language
This feature was mentioned in 94 Slack reviews.
Allows the user to search in a natural, intuitive manner.
Functionality (3)
Personalization
This feature was mentioned in 95 Slack reviews.
Gives the user targeted, personalized results based on their activity or preferences.
Search Analytics
Based on 94 Slack reviews.
Allows the user to understand how other users are using the search functionality through dashboards, KPIs, etc.
Integrations
This feature was mentioned in 100 Slack reviews.
Ability to plug the search capabilities into other applications or tools.
Automation (3)
Workflows
Based on 1232 Slack reviews.
Provide standard workflows that can be used accross the company.
Customization
This feature was mentioned in 1188 Slack reviews.
Allow administrators to configure workflows and processes.
Data repository
1162 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Deliver a single data repository for all project information.
Administration (3)
Permissions
Based on 1187 Slack reviews.
Define and manage roles and access rights for the entire system.
Procedures
Based on 1143 Slack reviews.
Maintain procedures for data access and governance.
Remote Work
Based on 1248 Slack reviews.
Allow users to use the system online and on mobile devices.
Project management (7)
Task Prioritization
1171 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work.
Dependencies
As reported in 1129 Slack reviews.
Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them.
Planning
1152 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project.
Views
Based on 1136 Slack reviews.
Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers).
Scheduling
Based on 1137 Slack reviews.
Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department.
Critical Path
Based on 1104 Slack reviews.
Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change.
Dashboards
1134 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time.
Workload (4)
Resource Allocation
This feature was mentioned in 1090 Slack reviews.
Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly.
Workspace
Based on 1151 Slack reviews.
Define customizable workspace for teams, departments, and external users.
Configuration
Based on 1099 Slack reviews.
Provide drag and drop options to configure workspaces.
Insights
This feature was mentioned in 1093 Slack reviews.
Monitor work accross the company and analyze performance.
Communication & Collaboration (3)
Communication Channels
Based on 1483 Slack reviews.
Support multiple channels for internal and external communications.
Document Management
As reported in 1232 Slack reviews.
Allow users to share and collaborate on documents and files.
Collaboration
As reported in 1319 Slack reviews.
Help users meet, share workspaces, and collaborate on tasks.
Cost Management (3)
Project Budgeting
Based on 1080 Slack reviews.
Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource.
Time & Expense
As reported in 1082 Slack reviews.
Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks.
Profitability
As reported in 1073 Slack reviews.
Monitor project proftability by team or department.
Integration (3)
Front Office
Based on 1138 Slack reviews.
Integrate with CRM, marketing, or customer service software.
Back Office
As reported in 1080 Slack reviews.
Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems.
External data
Based on 1072 Slack reviews.
Connect to external data sources such as databases or BI software.
Communication (5)
Chat
This feature was mentioned in 1198 Slack reviews.
Provide live chat tools for instant messaging
Discussions
1188 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Ability to involve multiple users in public or private discussions
External
1066 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Allow external users to use chat and discussions
Feedback
As reported in 1053 Slack reviews.
Provide functionality to create and manage polls and surveys
Announcements
1059 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Manage news and announcements by company or department
Content & Documents (4)
File Sharing
Based on 1114 Slack reviews.
Documents can be shared between users and teams
Notes
This feature was mentioned in 1055 Slack reviews.
User can share notes with colleagues or external users
Search
Based on 1075 Slack reviews.
Help users find documents and other types of content
Versioning
As reported in 1016 Slack reviews.
Keep track of document versions and related changes
Controls (5)
Custom Views
This feature was mentioned in 1001 Slack reviews.
Create personalized project views for collaboration
Followers
This feature was mentioned in 993 Slack reviews.
Allow users to follow tasks which are not assigned to them
User Management
As reported in 1007 Slack reviews.
Define and manage users access to documents and collaboration features
Calendars
1013 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Manage private and shared calendars and associated events
Public Sharing
As reported in 981 Slack reviews.
Make project views available for the public.
Project Management (4)
Task Management
Based on 1006 Slack reviews.
Include features to create, assign, and manage tasks.
Planning
Based on 987 Slack reviews.
Deliver project plans that can be customized by users.
Visibility
Based on 1005 Slack reviews.
Provide visibility into collaborative processes accross the company
Integration
As reported in 998 Slack reviews.
Provide integration with task management and project management software.
Remote Collaboration (4)
Alignment
As reported in 1012 Slack reviews.
Align remote employees with their colleagues and external users
Accountability
Based on 981 Slack reviews.
Define and track responsabilities for remote users
Connectivity
This feature was mentioned in 1001 Slack reviews.
Allow users to connect to tools that they use remotely
Offline Mode
Based on 968 Slack reviews.
Users can work offline and changes are synced when they back online
Generative AI (5)
AI Text Generation
As reported in 937 Slack reviews.
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
As reported in 936 Slack reviews.
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Generation
As reported in 1028 Slack reviews.
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
1027 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Generation
This feature was mentioned in 577 Slack reviews.
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging (1)
Text Summarization
1512 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI - Business Instant Messaging (4)
AI Powered Search
1496 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Improves search functionality by prioritizing search results based on a user's previous interactions and relevance, enabling users to find messages, files, and people without the need for exact search terms.
Smart Notifications
This feature was mentioned in 1500 Slack reviews.
Prioritizes user notifications by suggesting channels, people, and messages relevant to a user's work.
AI Powered Language Translation
As reported in 1478 Slack reviews.
Uses AI-powered language translation tools to translate messages in real-time.
Content Generation
This feature was mentioned in 1480 Slack reviews.
Creates, assists, or automates the generation of text-based content within the platform.
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging (2)
Cross-system Integration
As reported in 907 Slack reviews.
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Natural Language Interaction
Based on 894 Slack reviews.
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software (6)
Autonomous Task Execution
As reported in 66 Slack reviews.
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
62 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
This feature was mentioned in 64 Slack reviews.
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
This feature was mentioned in 64 Slack reviews.
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Proactive Assistance
As reported in 64 Slack reviews.
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
This feature was mentioned in 62 Slack reviews.
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base (3)
Adaptive Learning
As reported in 206 Slack reviews.
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Based on 208 Slack reviews.
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Based on 206 Slack reviews.
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Work Management (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Based on 531 Slack reviews.
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
This feature was mentioned in 524 Slack reviews.
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Based on 530 Slack reviews.
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Natural Language Interaction
Based on 526 Slack reviews.
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration (2)
Multi-step Planning
Based on 449 Slack reviews.
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
As reported in 453 Slack reviews.
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Agentic AI - Workflow Management (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
296 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
292 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
301 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
As reported in 298 Slack reviews.
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
297 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
297 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
This feature was mentioned in 299 Slack reviews.
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Audio Conferencing (2)
Proactive Assistance
This feature was mentioned in 290 Slack reviews.
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
290 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces (2)
Autonomous Task Execution
This feature was mentioned in 421 Slack reviews.
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Adaptive Learning
As reported in 418 Slack reviews.
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software (2)
Action Item extraction
Based on 21 Slack reviews.
Helps in automatic extraction of tasks, deadlines, and follow-ups from meetings or conversations.
Summary Generation
21 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Assists in generating concise summaries highlighting key action items.
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software (1)
Speech-to-text Transcription
This feature was mentioned in 22 Slack reviews.
Enables real-time transcription of meetings, calls, and conversations.
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software (1)
Team-based Access
Based on 21 Slack reviews.
Enables real-time collaboration and share the files securely with the stakeholders.
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software (1)
Multi-Language and Accent Support
22 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Supports multiple languages and accents across regions.
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software (1)
Integrations
As reported in 22 Slack reviews.
Integrates with webinar platforms, calendars, CRM platforms, and/or video conferencing platforms.
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software (1)
Access Control
This feature was mentioned in 23 Slack reviews.
Includes encryption and compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA.
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software (1)
Semantic Search
As reported in 20 Slack reviews.
Enables keyword and semantic search across transcripts for easy retrieval.
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software (1)
Speaker Recognition
As reported in 22 Slack reviews.
Recognizes as well as labels different speakers for accurate attribution and context.
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software (3)
Generative RAG (Retrieval augmented generation)
This feature was mentioned in 28 Slack reviews.
Embed generative (RAG) capabilities for enhanced answer generation using retrieved content
Relevance Tuning
Based on 29 Slack reviews.
Allow tuning relevance and ranking through machine-learning or Learning-to-Rank models
NLP & Semantic search
28 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Enable the system to understand and interpret natural-language queries
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software (3)
File Types
As reported in 32 Slack reviews.
Offers search for a variety of file types.
Federated Search
This feature was mentioned in 30 Slack reviews.
Ability to search across different data sources, such as databases, intranets, and applications.
Global Language Support
This feature was mentioned in 30 Slack reviews.
Ability to search in multiple languages without any additional work required.
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software (3)
Personalization
As reported in 31 Slack reviews.
Gives the user targeted, personalized results based on their activity or preferences.
Search Analytics
30 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows the user to understand how other users are using the search functionality through dashboards, KPIs, etc.
Integrations
Based on 33 Slack reviews.
Ability to plug the search capabilities into other applications or tools.
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software (4)
Highlighting
30 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature.
Allows the user to see highlighted results to see which words or phrases match the search query.
Faceted Search
Based on 28 Slack reviews.
Allows the end user to filter and refine search results.
Typo Tolerance
Based on 31 Slack reviews.
Ability of search to handle typos.
Synonyms
As reported in 31 Slack reviews.
Ability to define synonyms for search terms.
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