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Slack vs Google Chat: catalog facts
Slack	Google Chat
Freemium Free plan available, with paid plans for more features.	Freemium Free with a Google account; business features come with paid Google Workspace plans.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web	Web
Channels keep team conversations organized Large range of app integrations	Integrated with Gmail, Drive and Docs Spaces with threaded conversations
Closed source hosted service Many features and AI tools sit behind paid plans	Requires a Google account Hosted by Google with no self-hosting option
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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