Our take: The standard for channel-based team chat with lots of integrations, but the Free plan only shows the last 90 days of messages.
- Free plan available
- Free: 90-day history
- Free: 10 apps, 1:1 huddles
- Not tested by us yet
- ? China access — not tested yet
Checked before sign-up
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · from official pricing and help pages · not tested hands-on yet
Free plan90-day history, 10 apps
Paid fromPro US$7.25/user/mo (annual)
Sign-upRequired
Your data: Messages and files are stored in Slack’s cloud. On Free, message history older than 90 days is not visible.
Data sheet
Every row shows how we know it
| Free limits | 90 days of message history, up to 10 app integrations Official |
|---|---|
| Free huddles | 1:1 only Official |
| Pro | US$7.25/user/month billed annually, US$8.75 monthly – unlimited history, group huddles Official |
| Business+ | US$15/user/month billed annually, US$18 monthly Official |
| Enterprise+ | Contact sales Official |
| Access from China | — Not tested |
When to use it
Pick it for project channels and for pulling notifications from tools like GitHub or Google Drive into one place.
Before you use it
Free hides conversations older than 90 days, so record key decisions somewhere else too.
How to use it
- Create a workspace at slack.com
- Set up topic channels and invite teammates
- Connect apps and keep discussions in threads
Alternatives
- Microsoft Teams — Integrated with Microsoft 365Cloud
- Basecamp — Project-based communicationCloud
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · compiled from official information, not yet tested by us. Found something outdated? Tell us. · Slack pricing (official)