Move over Slack, there’s a new kid in town. Most of you probably know already, Microsoft Teams is now available for Office 365 users. Both tools enable businesses and teams to chat in groups or one-on-one and also allows to send files, either on your phone or on your desktop. These collaborative tools have been designed to allow businesses communication ideas and goals, allowing their employees to share information to the entire group or someone individually. But, Microsoft Teams benefits from its connection to all of Microsoft’s productivity tools.
While both of these collaborative tools feel and look very similar, once you’ve worked with both of them – you’ll learn that they really aren’t that similar.
Slack
Slack to some, can be seen as the iMessage of business collaboration. Its overall growth has been nothing short of phenomenal. The application is easy to use, features excellent suite of mobile and desktop versions and includes a varied color scheme, making the tool easy to navigate.
By paying more, you’ll have access to more advanced features. If you’re looking for something basic, free and to integrate with multiple third-party applications, then you may want to go with Slack for your business.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft teams allows its users to access all of the Office 365 tools – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Meetings, Notes, Planner, SharePoint, OneNote, etc. – without having to actually leave the application itself. With this, it allows your team to edit, create or view any Microsoft application.
If you’re a HootSuite user, you can connect and have access to it directly within the Teams app – along with many other third-party business tools. This function alone, allows you to delegate and communicate to your employees and external consultants, post content to social media and answer customer service requests – all without leaving the app!
If you’re a small business with limited revenue, consider trying out Slack as it’s cheaper than Office 365 and has the option of add-on applications and tools that will provide you with additional features and functions when needed. Larger businesses, would benefit more by using Microsoft Teams – especially if you already own Office 365. Teams was designed for businesses specifically and features the applications and tools that would overall benefit a larger business greatly.
Now tell us, which do you prefer?
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