Team chat · Pricing
Slack pricing
and cheaper picks
What Slack actually costs, and the credible cheaper alternatives if the bill stops making sense.
Reviewed by Switchpoint Editors ·
Slack plan
Free with 90-day limit. Pro $7.25/user/mo.
What you give up: Per-seat pricing adds up, Free message limit.
What you get: Best-in-class integrations, Polished UX.
Cheaper alternatives
Pay less, get the job done
| Alternative | Entry price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Discord | Free. Nitro optional. | Communities and small companies. |
| Element | Free. Hosted from $5/user/mo. | Privacy-first orgs and federated networks. |
| Zulip | Free self-hosted. Cloud from $8/user/mo. | Async-first teams. |
| Mattermost | Free self-hosted. Pro $10/user/mo. | Regulated industries and security-conscious teams. |
Pricing changes frequently. Always confirm on the vendor's live pricing page before signing up.