Teodora Dehan

✅ Strengths Real-Time Collaboration – Still unmatched for instant messaging, threaded discussions, and quick file sharing. Integration Ecosystem – Works seamlessly with Google Drive, Zoom, Trello, GitHub, Salesforce, and 2,500+ other apps (critical for workflows). Channel-Based Organization – Great for project-based teams, departments, or topic-focused discussions. Search & Archive – Powerful message history and file retrieval (if you pay for plans). AI & Automation (2025 Updates) – Now includes: Slack AI (summarize threads, smart replies) Workflow Builder (no-code automations) ❌ Weaknesses Cost – Free plan is limited (10k message history, no SSO). Paid plans can get expensive for large teams. Notification Overload – Can become noisy without proper channel discipline (muting is a must). Not Ideal for Long-Form Docs – Loses to Notion, Confluence, or Coda for structured knowledge. Competition Heating Up – Alternatives like Microsoft Teams (deep Office 365 ties) and Discord (for some startups) are strong rivals.

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