Slack Reviews

1. MeganMills

   6 months ago
   A good chat messenger for teams

   i use it at my job it has really helped me keep myself updated with team news and updates. i would prefer it over teams and discord

   🏁 Competitors: Microsoft Teams, Discord

   👍 Pros:    Super simple

   👎 Cons:    Channel swithcing
2. San93

   · Director at Polar credit · over 1 year ago
   Essential for Team Collaboration but Needs Better Notification Management

   Slack has transformed how we communicate at Polar Credit, making collaboration faster and more organized. The channel-based messaging, direct integrations with essential tools, and real-time notifications keep our teams connected, reducing reliance on long email threads. The search function is a major plus, helping retrieve past conversations and shared files effortlessly.

   🏁 Competitors: Discord

   👍 Pros:    Organized team communication through channels and threads|Seamless integrations with apps like google drive, trello, and zoom

   👎 Cons:    Initial setup and implementation take time|Limited message history on the free plan
3. EllaSvensson

   · Marketing Manager at Freelancer · over 1 year ago
   A Must-Have for Teamwork

   Slack has completely transformed how our team works together. The channels keep conversations organized, and we never lose track of important discussions.

   It integrates with tools like Google Drive and Zoom, making collaboration effortless. Sharing files is easy, and the search feature saves so much time when finding old messages.

   Slack is simple, customizable, and keeps everyone connected—whether we’re in the office or remote. It’s the perfect tool for teamwork!

   🏁 Competitors: Discord, Microsoft Teams

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• 13 Non-Obvious Ways to Come Up With Product and Feature Ideas

  When educational game startup Glitch failed, the team looked for a pivot. They chose an unlikely candidate - an internal messaging app that was earning rave reviews among the staff. This would go on to become Slack. - Source: dev.to / 3 months ago

• Product-Led Growth: Definition, Strategy, and Metrics

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• Tell HN: Vim Has Autocomplete

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• LazyVim

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