Team chat

Replacing Slack

Cheaper alternatives to Slack

1 tool says it does the same job as Slack for less. Ranked by the savings each one claims, with a link to the source.

Twins1
Biggest saving24%
Free optionYes
Last checked2026-11-11
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Zulip Top pick

zulip.com
Save 24%

$6.67 vs $8.75 per user

Zulip Cloud Standard is $6.67 per user a month; Slack Pro is $8.75 monthly. Zulip is also free to self-host.

You keep: Team chat organized by topic threads; open source.

You give up: Fewer integrations and a different threading style to learn.

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Questions

What is the cheapest alternative to Slack?

Zulip claims the biggest savings: $6.67 vs $8.75 per user, per its own pricing page. Check the link on its listing for current prices.

Is there a free alternative to Slack?

Zulip has a free option: $6.67 vs $8.75 per user. Free plans usually have limits, so check what's included.

How do I switch away from Slack?

Export your data first, test a small import into the new tool, run both for a week, then cancel before your renewal date. Our switching guide walks through it step by step. Read the guide.

Are these prices checked?

Each claim comes from the company's own page, linked on every listing. Prices change, so check before you buy. Listings show when they were last checked.

Listings checked 2026-11-11. Sponsored listings are labeled and never change the ranking.