Is it free?
Is Slack free?
Slack is a team chat app that organises conversations into channels, with huddles, apps and search.
Yes, Slack has a free plan.
Short answer
Yes, but messages are saved and searchable for only 90 days, you can connect up to 10 apps, and huddles are 1:1 only.
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What Slack costs
Pro, Business+ and Enterprise+ are paid per user a month, billed monthly or yearly. Prices vary by country.
Checked on 1 November 2026 on Slack's own pricing page. Prices change, so confirm there before you pay.
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Slack discounts
Free Slack Pro for nonprofits
Organisations with valid charitable status from the IRS (US), a local tax service or charity commission, or a TechSoup Global partner. Political bodies, religious organisations, schools and colleges, government offices, hospitals and private grant-making foundations are not eligible.
Free alternatives to Slack
PumbleFreemiumSlack-style chat with unlimited users and unlimited history on the free plan.
ZulipFreemiumOpen-source chat with topics, free to self-host with every feature.
DiscordFreemiumFree text, voice and video chat with always-on voice rooms.