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Slack offers communication and tools, all in one place, so that remote teams will stay productive no matter where they’re coming from. Teamwork in Slack happens in channels (a single place for messaging, tools and files) helping everyone save time and collaborate together. Voted #3 in video conferencing software and #6 in project management tools.
Features:
- Work channels to streamline project management and team collaboration.
- Voice and video calls.
- File storage.
Pricing:
- Slack offers a free starting plan.
- Paid plans start from US$6.67 per active user per month.
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Slack Reviews
Find out what each expert had to say about Slack.
Shagun Chauhan
Laura Handrick
I use multiple tools, both as a teleworker and as an independent consultant.
✓ GoToMeeting
GoToMeeting is my personal favorite. That’s because it provides controls that allow me to manage a remote session, such as a webinar myself, without the use of an administrator as many of the larger more costly tools require.
✓ Zoom
However, Zoom is the one I use the most. That’s because it’s free for one-on-one meetings and allows group calls with up to three people free for 40 minutes. Like GoToMeeting, Zoom allows me to screen share applications. I use it when conducting one-on-one meetings as seeing one another’s faces helps create connection and trust. I also use it when conducting live training sessions, as I can see the participant’s reactions as they view my presentation deck live on the screen.
✓ Slack
The sleeper in my opinion in #Slack. Many firms have adopted collaborative online tools like Slack and I’ve used Slack channels for project and team collaboration across a few firms. However, Slack has a phone/video conference option as well that for some reason I feel people aren’t aware of. (Perhaps Slack needs to increase user awareness of it’s free video conference tools). If you’re already using Slack in your firm (or if you want to set up a free account for your family), all you have to do is choose the icon that looks like a phone, and voila — free face-to-face one-on-one video conference with your co-worker!
Shannon DeJong
✓ Asana
We have found that while Asana has its limitations, it gets the job done and integrates well with Slack. #1 important need for a project management tool is that people will actually use it – otherwise it’s pointless. This means it must be intuitive (not overly complicated, each to assign and check things off, etc).
✓ Slack
Can create multiple channels to support day-to-day communications for projects that may happen asynchronously. Working remotely means more text communications, so having separate channels allows us to easily refer back to conversations and information on specific projects.
Sam Orchard
✓ Slack
We’ve used Slack for our internal communications for years, and now that the team is working remotely, we’re also using it for video conferencing. Slack was a great choice for us because it easily integrates with 3rd party tools, and it’s really easy to use.
We’ve also been very impressed by the call quality, which is absolutely essential – especially when we have several users on the call.It’s also pretty cost effective, with comparatively low rates per user, and even a free tier available that still has a lot of great features.
Heni Ben Mimoun
✓ Easyredmine
Easyredmine is an open source project managmenet software. this particular tool have proven very successful in our company. It helped us manage our resources and easily monitor tasks. Since our business requires good time management, we’ve been able to achieve efficiency by using easyredmine.
✓ Slack
Slack is an instant massaging software. Communication is key, and with Slack managers can stay in contact with their associates in order to make sure there is no misunderstanding. It is also a great tool to have different discussions and even include humor from time to time, enhancing the work environment.
✓ G Suite
Whether it is Google sheets, slides, docs or drive, they offer the possibility to manage projects remotely. Having cloud applications allowed companies to eliminate unnecessary meetings, resulting in efficiency. Google offers the possibility to simultanouesly edit files. This have proven productive when we had time constraints. It is also possible for managers to comment on a particular part if improvement is needed.
Brianne O’Neill
✓ Monday.com
Monday.com is a great way to keep all of your projects organized down to the finite details. You can break it down into the individual steps of the project and assign them to different team members, as well as set deadlines and alerts. Another great feature is dependencies – where you can make it so one task relies on another task to be completed in order for the project to move forward. Dependencies help when a timeline changes – since the tasks are connected, you only have to change one due date and the others fall in line. Monday.com is also set up with integrations for G Suite and Slack, among many other platforms, which is very helpful.
✓ Slack
Slack is great for internal communication. Being able to organize your conversations into specific topic channels does wonders for keeping team members, and projects, organized. I like to think of Slack as a replacement for verbal conversations – with the added benefit that you can use the search tool to go back and find particular parts of a conversation instead of having to remember it verbatim (which we all know is not reliable!).
✓ G Suite
G Suite has quite a few features that help get projects off the ground. Google Docs are a great place to get started – note taking, drafts, etc. Team members have the option of shared ownership so edits can all happen in the Doc, or notes can be placed on specific sections, which show up to the side of the Doc, so collaboration is simple. Google Sheets are great when there is a lot of data to display in spreadsheet format. Google Slides make bigger presentations easy to create and easy to share. Google Calendar is best for scheduling meetings and/or deadlines, and with Google Hangouts – you can easily add a video chat option. The Google Drive is a great place to keep all your Doc, Sheets, Slides, Photos, Videos and other assets stored and organized. Overall, G Suite has tons of functionality to keep your projects flowing.
Katie Ashworth
✓ Zoom
As an agency we sought after the same tools. During this time we have fully relied on Zoom for our conference calls. Zoom has provided us a way to have interactive calls with our teammates face to face without missing a beat.
Working remote can be tough but with these three tools, we have been able to stay more than efficient through this time.
✓ Slack
Slack has provided us the chance to have instant messaging opportunities as well as calls and video calls.
✓ Google Meet
Google can be used easily without a subscription for clients that may only be familiar with google tools.
George Hammerton
✓ Facetime
For working one to one we love FaceTime, it’s simple, it works, and as a Mac, iPhone, and iPad, based team we always have access to it wherever we are. This is important since it removes the need to set up a meeting for a time when we’re back at our desks, or to cut out video for a phone call if it’s urgent; instead when we need to talk we default to FaceTime and that makes communication easier, and faster, and more human.
✓ Slack
When it comes to meetings with multiple participants, we default to Slack. With the paid tier we have access to group video calling and screen sharing. We live in slack for incidental chitchat throughout the day so it’s a natural space for us, but with the combination of video calling and screen sharing it’s a great way for us to all collaborate together no matter where we are in the world.
Syed Usman Hashmi
✓ Slack
I choose Slack over other File Sharing Softwares:
As per the Global Pandemic Situation, many have turned to start working from home, so communication has become an integral and most important part of businesses nowadays, so does the selection of the right tool to converse and share files without any hassles.
We as a team use Slack for our communications, Tools usage, and most importantly file sharing. It enhanced the productivity of the team no matter where everyone is working because of its sleek layout to keep everything organized.
By sharing files and documents I can add comprehensive and critical details, which is not possible while browsing folders.
Its App Directory is so vast that you can share all kinds of files, docs, photos, and media without even spending time on changing tabs.
Its Collaboration Feature helps to share big files across all departments and can see the final product together with in-line file and document sharing.
Channels (Organized Spaces) make it easier to share files and the context around them with the right people — and find those files later on.
Most Importantly its Security feature: Files in private channels or messages are only to be seen by the people added in the first place.
Yosef Silver
✓ Google Meet
Integrated with my Google Calendar and GSuite apps. I don’t need to copy and paste to invite people in, and if you’re up to ten people, this is a great free solution.
✓ Slack
Slack’s video conferencing is my go-to for talking to my team. It’s right at my fingertips and let’s us connect immediately. It can be used for voice or video, and I like the options to annotate the screen if screensharing.
✓ WhatsApp
While so many people are trying to Zoom to check on on family, WhatsApp has free video calls and you can have multiple people chatting at once. I’ve been chatting to friends around the world on WhatsApp. For many people, it might be easier to use and relate to than installing another app or relying on the computer to connect.
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