Slack Connect

Team Communication · $7.25/user/mo · since 2020

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Slack Connect is a slack feature for connecting channels between different organizations securely. It handles cross-org channels, security, dms, and workflows, and it's best suited for organizations needing secure inter-company messaging. It has been around since 2020, giving it a 6-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.

Paid plans start at $7.25/user/mo, which unlocks the full feature set. It works well for mid-size teams that need more structure than a basic tool but less overhead than enterprise platforms.

pros

Cross-organization channels let you collaborate with external partners in shared spaces
Includes Security as a core feature, purpose-built for team communication workflows
Affordable at $7.25/user/mo — one of the lower-priced options in the team communication category
Includes dms alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed

cons

No free plan — you need to pay $7.25/user/mo from day one to use it
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Notification overload is a real problem as the number of channels grows
Relatively new (founded 2020) — the feature set and integrations are still maturing

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