Slack Reviews

We primarily use it for internal communication and coordination. Mostly, we were using it to share information and then, you know, use it more as a repository for exchange and communication among users. 

So we were using it more like an alternative to email, at least for all internal conversations and coordination. That's one. And mostly to share info and share docs, etcetera.

Basically, the fact that we moved to one platform and away from emails has helped us. Everybody can see what everybody else is saying, so we don't have to plow through tons of emails. The fact that there is a history already there for somebody to see, at least since the time they became a member of a group or a team, is the biggest time saver. 

We can always scroll back and look at the history to see what happened and react based on the context of the conversation or discussion. For me, that would be the biggest advantage of moving away from emails.

Our usage was fairly limited. We used it to communicate with our team internally, and, in some cases, we had Slack channels with customers as well. But that was purely to ensure that the information was accurate and there were no different versions. Everyone was aware of the latest happenings. That's the only feature we actually used. We never used any other features.

However, I appreciated that it was easier than email and more comfortable than sending emails. The entire conversation is recorded in one place where anyone can go back and look through past discussions, statements, or situations. It's much easier than trying to figure out how to use the search feature in email. And, obviously, given that multiple threads could be initiated, email can lead anywhere. Slack helps us keep the conversation focused and avoid multiple threads that create more confusion. I would say that has been the biggest advantage for us.

For me, the only thing I can say is that every time somebody sent me an attachment, the attachment was listed somewhere, and then I had to open the conversation and go to the individual to open it. So there is no handy repository or an easy way to quickly look at attachments. For me, that was a bit difficult.

I would say that having a small panel with a list of all shared attachments with whom I'm conversing would be important. Many times, I had to search and had some trouble finding the file. But that's about it. That would be a significant improvement based on my experience.

I used Slack for a year and a half.

I would rate Slack as very stable. I don't think we ever had an issue with it. I would say it's a nine out of ten for stability. It was very stable. We never had any major issues with it.

For my use case, I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten. Other than the limited issue of searching for files, I didn't find too many issues. But overall, it was highly scalable and served its purpose well.

Our organization was small. It was about 25 people. So everyone was using it, and we had clients and partners as well. So we had around 30 to 35 people using Slack across our organization and external contacts.

We used to reach out to our internal team, and they handled everything. If we ever needed support, we would go through them.

We have an IT team to take care of the deployment. There was no maintenance required. Whenever there were situations where Slack was down, we were informed. So there was nothing else except for updating the client version whenever a new update was released. But that's the extent of the maintenance. It was limited to that. It was more like an app update. Since it was on the cloud, there was nothing else for us to update. Whenever a new update was available, Slack would send us a message, and we simply updated it.

In terms of return on investment, I think it was okay. We were pretty satisfied with it, although there could have been improvements, especially in terms of pricing. But compared to the alternative of using Gmail, we found Slack to be more efficient in organizing content and information.

It was more time efficient and helped you save time compared to writing emails. It was faster than writing emails, but the ability to organize content and information properly is what I appreciated the most.

I would put Slack around seven out of ten,  in terms of return on investment.

I would rate the pricing model a seven out of ten, where one is low, and ten is high price. It's on the more expensive side. For the usage we had, it would have been better if there were different pricing plans because we were not utilizing all the features that Slack offered. Although, there were no additional costs.

I would definitely recommend it. However, it depends on the situation. There may be other Slack alternatives available now. Especially for internal communication and coordination, there might be better tools suited for specific use cases. So, based on my personal experience, I would recommend Slack, but it depends on the specific use case.

I would rate this product overall a nine out of ten. They are delivering on what they claim. Whether it meets my specific use case or not, it's more about the product fit for what I wanted to achieve. But considering the extent to which we used it and its alignment with our goals, I would rate it around nine out of ten.

My organization uses it for collaboration and updates. We use it for meetings. Slack can be integrated with Confluence, Google Meet, and Zoom. We use it for important events. We constantly check Slack for updates from our bosses, CTO, and CEO.

The solution provides spell-check features while messaging. People cannot join groups without the admin’s permission. Slack’s security is really, really good. Even if something happens to our mobile phones, we can still retrieve our messages in Slack. I like that we can integrate the solution with various tools. The product gives the best user experience. The interface is wonderful.

The product could improve its notifications. The notifications on the phone are delayed. The notifications on the laptop come on time, though. There’s a latency issue in the application.

I have been using the solution for four years. I am using the latest version of the solution.

I rate the tool’s stability a nine out of ten. I had an issue when I was using Slack on a Linux distribution. Not all Slack integrations are reliable. The version of Slack on Windows is far more stable than Linux. I did not contact the support team for it, though. I just deleted the application and reinstalled it.

I rate the tool’s scalability a nine out of ten.

The initial setup is very easy. The product is deployed on the cloud. The deployment takes a couple of minutes. It has very low latency.

I advise everybody to use the solution. It is one of the best tools that a company can use. It is specifically designed for collaboration within the workplace. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.

We use the solution to manage communication within our organization.

The solution could be more stable compared to Microsoft Teams. Also, we encounter errors with Slackbot while granting authority. It needs to be more straightforward in providing documents.

I rate the solution's stability a six and a half. It could be better.

We have 200-300 solution users in our organization. I rate its scalability a seven out of ten.

I rate the solution's initial setup process a nine out of ten.

I rate the solution's pricing as five out of ten. It is less expensive than Microsoft Teams.

I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

I use the solution to communicate with the developer community. If I have any issues, I reach out to them for troubleshooting. I also use the product to know about upcoming tool upgrades. We use the solution as a community to reach out.

We use Dependency Track. I had multiple issues during the configuration. I contact the tool developer using Slack to identify the issue. The developer provided me with a resolution, and the issue was resolved.

Sometimes, someone has already faced issues similar to what we are facing. Instead of asking the question again, we can search the question and look for the remediation that is already mentioned. The portal is at its best version now. There shouldn't be any changes. The solution provides two-factor authentication. The integrations are good.

Sometimes, the servers are not available. It is rare, but it happens.

I have been using the solution for two years.

I rate the tool’s stability a ten out of ten.

The tool is scalable. We have 20 users in our organization. Only some people in the organization do R&D work.

Overall, I rate the product a ten out of ten.

We're using Slack to communicate with other partners outside of our company. In most of the cases, it's for external communication.

Basically, it’s great for getting different kinds of groups with different partners - let's say one with the IT, one with the payment solution, into one place. It’s used just to communicate and nothing more than that. It's just a better solution to use instead of Skype or any other standard application.

It is easy to set up.

The solution is stable.

The product has the ability to scale.

The last time I tried to work with some other partners on the same document, we couldn't figure out a way to work on the same one. We actually have to have one person gather all the documents and then prepare one. It was actually taking way much longer than usual. We’d like it to have more capability for everyone to work on one doc in real time all at once.

I’ve been using Slack for three or four years.

The solution is very stable. It doesn’t have bugs or glitches. It doesn’t crash or freeze. It’s reliable.

I haven’t seen a lack of scalability. It seems like it would be easy to expand.

Most of our colleagues use the solution. We have around 100 people on the solution.

I haven’t used technical support. I can’t speak to how helpful or responsive they are.

We’ve also used Skype.

It's easy to set up. The IT team didn’t take that long to install it. There’s nothing wrong with that.

I don’t deal with the licensing aspect of the solution.

I'm not sure about the version I'm using. IT is taking responsibility for that.

I’d recommend the solution. It's easy to use. You just kind of need to use it more often just to get used to it and see how it works. It's nothing hard to figure out. It's easy to start.

I’d rate the solution an eight out of ten.

The reason we are considering other products is because of integration. It doesn't integrate with CRM or ERP. We worked with Microsoft Exchange and we worked with CyberArk. We have what we need, so we don't require Slack anymore. But I think it's a good product.

The reason is we are moving towards a new CRM, so we have a suitable solution to integrate with the new CRM. We have more specific needs now. Slack lacks in certain integration. 

I have been using this solution for two years. 

Slack is a very stable product. However, with the free version, we only have limited message history access in the free version. But overall, it's a good product and a good solution.

There are around ten end-users in my company using this solution. There is only one administrator for the solution.

The initial setup was very easy.

Slack is a good product in its free version, but currently, we are integrating it with VM-sharing solutions like Dolibarr. We are also exploring other products similar to Slack. So, in about a month, we will be moving towards these new products and won't be using Slack anymore. 

However, until now, for the past two years, it has been a good product.

In the new CRM RFP, we plan to use Nextcloud. We also use SysTrack, but it's free. That's how our organization works. We have our own server, etcetera.

So, the only problem is we could not integrate it with our new solutions.

I would definitely recommend Slack for small companies. For medium and large companies, I'm not sure. Maybe there are integrations available in the premium version of Slack. Otherwise, it is a very good product. 

Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten . 

I work alongside other departments, and we use Slack mainly as a source of communication.

Slack is a very collaborative tool that makes it easier for me to communicate with the onboarding and billing teams.

Slack tends to crash once a month. We have to keep an eye on the dashboard status because there is always an issue with attachments or sending images once a month. The application crashes out of the blue. There are issues in general with the application, especially the desktop application.

I have been using Slack for about a year.

Slack’s stability works fine for us.

Slack is a scalable solution. About 500 to 600 people are using Slack in our organization.

I contacted Slack's customer support because I once faced an issue sending invitations. It was an issue on their end that was easily fixed because they were super helpful.

Positive

Slack's initial setup is super easy.

Slack is deployed on-cloud in our organization.

Since it's very easy to collaborate with the tool, I would recommend Slack to other users.

Even though Slack is a very useful tool with many incredible features, the fact that it tends to crash once a month makes it a little bit difficult to work with.

Overall, I rate Slack a seven out of ten.

I use the product to chat and huddle with company members.

It doesn't offer much in terms of improving the organization. It's just used for chatting, being in touch with others, and setting up meetings.

The huddle feature is valuable to me. We can easily make a video call.

The product should provide integration with other solutions like Gmail or Outlook.

I have been using the solution for more than two years.

The solution’s stability is good. I rate the stability a ten out of ten.

I rate the solution’s scalability a ten out of ten. All 150 people in my organization use the product.

I use Microsoft Teams and Google Chat as well. I'm more comfortable with Google Chat because the interface of my Gmail and Google Chat is on the same page. I do not need to open two different software.

The initial setup was very easy. It took five to ten minutes.

The product is not difficult to use. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.