Slack Features
What are the features of Slack?
Business Instant Messaging
- File Sharing
- Notifications
- Search
- Mobile Application
- Web Application
- Integrations
Business Instant Messaging
- Audio Conferencing
- Video Conferencing
Collaboration Tools
- Screen Sharing
- Presentations
- Live Chat
Meeting Coordination
- One-Click Join
Software Type
- Mobile
- Browser Application
- Desktop Application
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Tasks
Creation & Assignment | Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. 181 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 181 reviews) | |
Due Dates | As reported in 177 Slack reviews. Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). | 87% (Based on 177 reviews) | |
Task Prioritization | As reported in 176 Slack reviews. Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. | 87% (Based on 176 reviews) | |
To-Do Lists | Based on 176 Slack reviews. Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks. | 88% (Based on 176 reviews) | |
Dependecies | Based on 174 Slack reviews. Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. | 84% (Based on 174 reviews) | |
Mass Updates | Based on 172 Slack reviews. Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects. | 86% (Based on 172 reviews) | |
Drag & Drop | Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop. 170 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 170 reviews) | |
Recurring Tasks | Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals. 168 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 168 reviews) |
Projects
Planning | Based on 170 Slack reviews. Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. | 87% (Based on 170 reviews) | |
Project Map | As reported in 166 Slack reviews. Projects can be mapped out with milestones, due dates, deliverables and interdependencies. | 85% (Based on 166 reviews) | |
GANTT | Provide visual representations of tasks, dependencies, and progress. 164 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 80% (Based on 164 reviews) | |
Calendar View | Based on 166 Slack reviews. Planned projects are mapped to a schedule with due dates and deliverables detailed day-by-day. | 85% (Based on 166 reviews) | |
Views | Based on 161 Slack reviews. Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). | 85% (Based on 161 reviews) | |
Project Budgeting | Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. 162 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 162 reviews) | |
Issue Tracking | Track issues at the project or task level, and manage resolutions. 161 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 161 reviews) | |
Templates | Provide standards templates that can be customized by users to create new projects. This feature was mentioned in 158 Slack reviews. | 82% (Based on 158 reviews) | |
Critical Path | Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. This feature was mentioned in 159 Slack reviews. | 82% (Based on 159 reviews) | |
Time & Expense | Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. 156 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 156 reviews) | |
Methodologies | Support agile and waterfall project management methodologies. This feature was mentioned in 155 Slack reviews. | 83% (Based on 155 reviews) |
Resource Management
Resource Definiton | Create human and material resources and categorize them based on skills and other criteria. 156 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 156 reviews) | |
Capacity | Monitor capacity in real time to track resource use and identify bottlenecks. This feature was mentioned in 154 Slack reviews. | 85% (Based on 154 reviews) | |
Scheduling | As reported in 157 Slack reviews. Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. | 86% (Based on 157 reviews) |
Project Monitoring
Baselining / KPIs | Track key performance indicators or baseline assessments throughout project lifecycle or across multiple projects. 155 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 155 reviews) | |
Resource Allocation | Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. 154 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 154 reviews) | |
Dashboards | Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. 157 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 157 reviews) |
Business Instant Messaging
File Sharing | Allows users to send and open various file types. This feature was mentioned in 12151 Slack reviews. | 91% (Based on 12,151 reviews) | |
Notifications | Notifies users when they have been contacted or tagged. This feature was mentioned in 12643 Slack reviews. | 90% (Based on 12,643 reviews) | |
Search | As reported in 12040 Slack reviews. Message content search capability. | 86% (Based on 12,040 reviews) | |
Mobile Application | Based on 11976 Slack reviews. Software can be accessed through a downloadable mobile application. | 91% (Based on 11,976 reviews) | |
Web Application | Software can be accessed through a downloadable desktop app or a cloud-based site. This feature was mentioned in 11650 Slack reviews. | 92% (Based on 11,650 reviews) | |
Integrations | Application integrates with other outside software. This feature was mentioned in 10106 Slack reviews. | 90% (Based on 10,106 reviews) |
Business Instant Messaging
Audio Conferencing | Allows users to communicate via audio call. 8542 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 8,542 reviews) | |
Video Conferencing | Allows users to communicate via video call. 7922 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 7,922 reviews) |
Setup
Activities | Provide standard activities and tasks that can be customized by users This feature was mentioned in 150 Slack reviews. | 92% (Based on 150 reviews) | |
Flows | Users can easily create flows using drag and drop features This feature was mentioned in 150 Slack reviews. | 91% (Based on 150 reviews) | |
Dependencies | Define and manage dependencies between tasks and workflows 147 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 147 reviews) | |
Notifications | Based on 151 Slack reviews. Include alters that can be used with workflows | 90% (Based on 151 reviews) |
Management
Updates | Based on 148 Slack reviews. Ability to update multiple workflows at the same time | 91% (Based on 148 reviews) | |
Audit Trail | Based on 144 Slack reviews. Maintain a history of all workflow changes | 88% (Based on 144 reviews) | |
Integration | As reported in 145 Slack reviews. Integrate with ERP or project management software | 90% (Based on 145 reviews) |
Conferencing Options
Group Live Chat | Based on 173 Slack reviews. Provides a live chat feed during a screen sharing session. | 94% (Based on 173 reviews) | |
Audio Conferencing | As reported in 176 Slack reviews. Allows users to communicate via audio channels. | 92% (Based on 176 reviews) | |
Video Conferencing | As reported in 173 Slack reviews. Allows users to communicate via video channels. | 91% (Based on 173 reviews) |
Presenter Tools
Live Preview | Provides a live preview of what viewers are seeing in real-time. 168 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 93% (Based on 168 reviews) | |
Notifications Blocker | Blocks notifications from other applications from appearing during a screen sharing session. 173 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 173 reviews) | |
Remote Control | As reported in 167 Slack reviews. Allows users to give audience members control of cursors or tools on the shared screen. | 87% (Based on 167 reviews) | |
Switch Presenter | Based on 170 Slack reviews. Allows presenters to relinguish presenter access to another user in a call. | 89% (Based on 170 reviews) |
Application Tools
Password Protection | As reported in 167 Slack reviews. Provides password protection to screen sharing sessions. | 87% (Based on 167 reviews) | |
Recording | Allows users to record screen sharing sessions for later review. This feature was mentioned in 167 Slack reviews. | 85% (Based on 167 reviews) | |
In-Browser Application | Based on 171 Slack reviews. Software is available within browsers. | 89% (Based on 171 reviews) |
Login Options
Single Sign-On (SSO) | Allows users to sign into the software using a single sign-on (SSO) application. This feature was mentioned in 127 Slack reviews. | 94% (Based on 127 reviews) | |
Password Saver | Based on 123 Slack reviews. Saves login information like usernames and passwords for external applications. | 90% (Based on 123 reviews) |
Productivity
Email Client | As reported in 115 Slack reviews. Application also serves as an email client. | 86% (Based on 115 reviews) | |
Split Screen | Applications can be viewed simultaneously within the unified workspace via split screen. This feature was mentioned in 117 Slack reviews. | 90% (Based on 117 reviews) | |
Activity Feed | Provides a cross-application activity feed. This feature was mentioned in 117 Slack reviews. | 89% (Based on 117 reviews) | |
Virtual Assistant | Based on 115 Slack reviews. Offer a virtual assistant to guide users and recommend routine actions. | 85% (Based on 115 reviews) | |
Analytics and Reporting | Generates reports based on security and/or productivity data. This feature was mentioned in 115 Slack reviews. | 87% (Based on 115 reviews) |
Customization
Custom Workflows | Enables the creation of custom workflows to facilitate various processes. This feature was mentioned in 115 Slack reviews. | 90% (Based on 115 reviews) | |
Multiple Workspaces | Allows users to create multiple workspaces for different projects or teams. This feature was mentioned in 117 Slack reviews. | 93% (Based on 117 reviews) | |
Custom Application Integration | As reported in 116 Slack reviews. Allows users to connect custom or in-house applications. | 90% (Based on 116 reviews) |
Automation
Workflows | Provide standard workflows that can be used accross the company. 208 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 208 reviews) | |
Customization | Allow administrators to configure workflows and processes. This feature was mentioned in 205 Slack reviews. | 90% (Based on 205 reviews) | |
Data repository | Based on 202 Slack reviews. Deliver a single data repository for all project information. | 87% (Based on 202 reviews) |
Administration
Permissions | Define and manage roles and access rights for the entire system. 208 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 208 reviews) | |
Procedures | As reported in 206 Slack reviews. Maintain procedures for data access and governance. | 89% (Based on 206 reviews) | |
Remote Work | Based on 209 Slack reviews. Allow users to use the system online and on mobile devices. | 94% (Based on 209 reviews) |
Project management
Task Prioritization | Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. This feature was mentioned in 207 Slack reviews. | 89% (Based on 207 reviews) | |
Dependecies | Based on 208 Slack reviews. Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. | 87% (Based on 208 reviews) | |
Planning | As reported in 207 Slack reviews. Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. | 87% (Based on 207 reviews) | |
Views | Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). 203 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 203 reviews) | |
Scheduling | As reported in 206 Slack reviews. Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. | 88% (Based on 206 reviews) | |
Critical Path | As reported in 203 Slack reviews. Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. | 86% (Based on 203 reviews) | |
Dashboards | As reported in 204 Slack reviews. Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. | 85% (Based on 204 reviews) |
Workload
Resource Allocation | Based on 203 Slack reviews. Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. | 85% (Based on 203 reviews) | |
Workspace | As reported in 203 Slack reviews. Define customizable workspace for teams, departments, and external users. | 89% (Based on 203 reviews) | |
Configuration | As reported in 202 Slack reviews. Provide drag and drop options to configure workspaces. | 86% (Based on 202 reviews) | |
Insights | Monitor work accross the company and analyze performance. 202 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 202 reviews) |
Communication & Collaboration
Communication Channels | Support multiple channels for internal and external communications. This feature was mentioned in 202 Slack reviews. | 92% (Based on 202 reviews) | |
Document Management | See feature definition | Based on 202 Slack reviews. Allow users to share and collaborate on documents and files. | 91% (Based on 202 reviews) |
Collaboration | Help users meet, share workspaces, and collaborate on tasks. This feature was mentioned in 204 Slack reviews. | 93% (Based on 204 reviews) |
Cost Management
Project Budgeting | Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. 201 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 201 reviews) | |
Time & Expense | Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. 202 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 202 reviews) | |
Profitability | Monitor project proftability by team or department. 200 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 200 reviews) |
Integration
Front Office | Integrate with CRM, marketing, or customer service software. This feature was mentioned in 202 Slack reviews. | 87% (Based on 202 reviews) | |
Back Office | Based on 200 Slack reviews. Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems. | 86% (Based on 200 reviews) | |
External data | Connect to external data sources such as databases or BI software. This feature was mentioned in 197 Slack reviews. | 86% (Based on 197 reviews) |
Communication
Chat | Provide live chat tools for instant messaging This feature was mentioned in 200 Slack reviews. | 95% (Based on 200 reviews) | |
Discussions | As reported in 201 Slack reviews. Ability to involve multiple users in public or private discussions | 93% (Based on 201 reviews) | |
External | Allow external users to use chat and discussions 197 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 197 reviews) | |
Feedback | Provide functionality to create and manage polls and surveys 196 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 196 reviews) | |
Announcements | Manage news and announcements by company or department 196 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 196 reviews) |
Content & Documents
File Sharing | See feature definition | Documents can be shared between users and teams 196 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 196 reviews) |
Notes | As reported in 195 Slack reviews. User can share notes with colleagues or external users | 90% (Based on 195 reviews) | |
Search | Based on 193 Slack reviews. Help users find documents and other types of content | 87% (Based on 193 reviews) | |
Versioning | Based on 188 Slack reviews. Keep track of document versions and related changes | 83% (Based on 188 reviews) |
Controls
Custom Views | Create personalized project views for collaboration 188 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 188 reviews) | |
Followers | Allow users to follow tasks which are not assigned to them This feature was mentioned in 187 Slack reviews. | 83% (Based on 187 reviews) | |
User Management | Define and manage users access to documents and collaboration features This feature was mentioned in 187 Slack reviews. | 89% (Based on 187 reviews) | |
Calendars | As reported in 185 Slack reviews. Manage private and shared calendars and associated events | 87% (Based on 185 reviews) | |
Public Sharing | Make project views available for the public. This feature was mentioned in 183 Slack reviews. | 84% (Based on 183 reviews) |
Project Management
Task Management | Include features to create, assign, and manage tasks. This feature was mentioned in 186 Slack reviews. | 86% (Based on 186 reviews) | |
Planning | Based on 186 Slack reviews. Deliver project plans that can be customized by users. | 85% (Based on 186 reviews) | |
Visibility | Based on 187 Slack reviews. Provide visibility into collaborative processes accross the company | 86% (Based on 187 reviews) | |
Integration | Provide integration with task management and project management software. This feature was mentioned in 185 Slack reviews. | 88% (Based on 185 reviews) |
Remote Collaboration
Alignment | As reported in 189 Slack reviews. Align remote employees with their colleagues and external users | 91% (Based on 189 reviews) | |
Accountability | Based on 185 Slack reviews. Define and track responsabilities for remote users | 88% (Based on 185 reviews) | |
Connectivity | Allow users to connect to tools that they use remotely This feature was mentioned in 187 Slack reviews. | 91% (Based on 187 reviews) | |
Offline Mode | Users can work offline and changes are synced when they back online This feature was mentioned in 184 Slack reviews. | 81% (Based on 184 reviews) |
Collaboration Tools
Screen Sharing | Based on 718 Slack reviews. Able to share your desktop screen or an application with the rest of the conference. | 92% (Based on 718 reviews) | |
Presentations | As reported in 683 Slack reviews. Presenters can cue up a Powerpoint presentation or other slideshow for display in the conference. | 90% (Based on 683 reviews) | |
Whiteboarding | As reported in 635 Slack reviews. Provides a virtual whiteboard for collaborative use. | 86% (Based on 635 reviews) | |
Live Chat | Conferences have a text chat feature. 711 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 95% (Based on 711 reviews) | |
Hand Raising | Allows conference participants to notifiy conference hosts when they want to speak. 651 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 651 reviews) |
Meeting Coordination
Scheduling | Scheduling web meetings is streamlined, intuitive, and integrated into calendar and email software. 655 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 655 reviews) | |
Recording | As reported in 647 Slack reviews. Conferences can be recorded for future use with native functionality. | 88% (Based on 647 reviews) | |
Participant Permissions | The ability to grant users access to conferences as moderators, presenters or participants--individually or based on user role or group. This feature was mentioned in 649 Slack reviews. | 90% (Based on 649 reviews) | |
One-Click Join | As reported in 676 Slack reviews. Allows users to join a conference without requiring a download or a sign-in | 93% (Based on 676 reviews) |
Software Type
Mobile | Offers a mobile app or mobile optimized website to video conference from smartphones or tablets. This feature was mentioned in 710 Slack reviews. | 93% (Based on 710 reviews) | |
Browser Application | Based on 680 Slack reviews. Conferences can be launched within a browser without requiring a user to download an application to their desktop. | 90% (Based on 680 reviews) | |
Desktop Application | Software is available as a downloadable desktop application. This feature was mentioned in 717 Slack reviews. | 95% (Based on 717 reviews) |
Generative AI
AI Text Generation | Based on 179 Slack reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. | 72% (Based on 179 reviews) | |
AI Text Summarization | Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. This feature was mentioned in 179 Slack reviews. | 73% (Based on 179 reviews) | |
AI Text Generation | Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 142 Slack reviews. | 77% (Based on 142 reviews) | |
AI Text Summarization | As reported in 143 Slack reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. | 78% (Based on 143 reviews) | |
AI Text Generation | Based on 193 Slack reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. | 78% (Based on 193 reviews) | |
AI Text Summarization | As reported in 194 Slack reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. | 80% (Based on 194 reviews) | |
AI Text Generation | Based on 137 Slack reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. | 78% (Based on 137 reviews) |
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Text Summarization | As reported in 184 Slack reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. | 75% (Based on 184 reviews) |
AI - Business Instant Messaging
AI Powered Search | Based on 186 Slack reviews. Improves search functionality by prioritizing search results based on a user's previous interactions and relevance, enabling users to find messages, files, and people without the need for exact search terms. | 75% (Based on 186 reviews) | |
Smart Notifications | Prioritizes user notifications by suggesting channels, people, and messages relevant to a user's work. 185 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 185 reviews) | |
AI Powered Language Translation | Uses AI-powered language translation tools to translate messages in real-time. 185 reviewers of Slack have provided feedback on this feature. | 74% (Based on 185 reviews) | |
Content Generation | As reported in 184 Slack reviews. Creates, assists, or automates the generation of text-based content within the platform. | 75% (Based on 184 reviews) |
