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Team Communication

Slack vs Microsoft Teams vs Discord

Slack is the de-facto chat platform for startups and tech teams. Microsoft Teams integrates deeply with Microsoft 365 and is dominant in enterprise. Discord excels at communities and real-time voice.

Slack

Slack

Open Slack, an API client resource for building requests, testing endpoints, documenting workflows, and debugging HTTP services.

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Microsoft Teams

Teams

Open Microsoft Teams, an API client resource for building requests, testing endpoints, documenting workflows, and debugging HTTP services.

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Discord

Discord

Open Discord, a messaging and community resource for groups, channels, private communities, announcements, and real-time discussion.

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Comparison criteria

How we evaluate each tool in this category.

Audience fit

Whether the platform targets startups, enterprises, or communities.

Integrations

App marketplace size and ease of automation.

Voice & video

Calls, huddles, screen sharing, and persistent voice channels.

Pricing

Free tier limits and per-seat enterprise pricing.

Compliance

SOC 2, HIPAA, eDiscovery, and admin controls for regulated environments.

Frequently asked questions

Is Slack better than Microsoft Teams?

Slack has a better UX for chat-first work and a larger third-party integration ecosystem. Teams wins on Microsoft 365 integration and enterprise pricing.

Can Discord be used for work?

Yes. Many startups and gaming/AI communities use Discord. It lacks formal compliance features for regulated industries.

Which is cheapest?

Discord and Slack offer free tiers. Microsoft Teams is included with most Microsoft 365 business plans, making it cost-effective if you already use Microsoft.

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