{"id":18777,"date":"2025-07-31T10:57:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T10:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/?p=18777"},"modified":"2026-08-31T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T00:00:00","slug":"pumble-vs-slack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/pumble-vs-slack\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumble vs. Slack (2026): Features, Pricing &amp; Free Plan Compared"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slack is one of the <strong>most popular apps for workplace communication, but does that mean it\u2019s the best \u2014 or is it just the default?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I tested both Slack and Pumble, an app built for teams that want:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Less clutter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fewer limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More value for their money\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turns out that the differences go deeper than just the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While <strong>Slack leans on its<\/strong> <strong>brand reputation and vast<\/strong> <strong>integration library, Pumble by CAKE.com quietly delivers the most important features even on the Free plan<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unlimited message history\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>24\/7 human support\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean, no-nonsense interface<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if your team is growing, remote, or just tired of limitations, you may want to reconsider your default.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how Pumble and Slack really stack up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1d272c\"><strong>Why trust us?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1d272c\">Human reviewers try out each app and follow strict guidelines while writing about the comparisons. We follow a transparent, clear, and systematic methodology, so that every review is objective and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#673ab7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-slack-main-features-comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs. Slack: Main features comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While both Pumble and Slack are designed for <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-collaboration-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team collaboration<\/a> and communication, they take very different approaches \u2014 especially when it comes to pricing and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table below outlines their <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">main feature comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Pumble by CAKE.com<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing plans<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Free plan with unlimited users and messaging history<br>\u2013 Pro plan: $2.99 per user per month (billed monthly), or $2.49 (billed annually)<br>\u2013 Business plan: $4.99 per user per month (billed monthly), or $3.99 (billed annually)<br>\u2013 Enterprise plan: $7.99 per user per month (billed monthly), or $6.99 (billed annually)<\/td><td>\u2013 Free plan with limited 90-day history<br>\u2013 Pro plan: $8.75 per user per month (billed monthly), or $7.25 (billed annually)<br>\u2013 Business+: $18 per user per month (billed monthly), or $15 (billed annually)<br>\u2013 Enterprise+: quote upon request\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Interface<\/strong><\/td><td>Clean, minimal design; customizable themes and sidebar<\/td><td>Sleek but somewhat busy; colorful UI, customizable themes and sidebar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Communication features<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Unlimited messaging history<br>\u2013 Channels<br>\u2013 Threads<br>\u2013 Video conferencing and audio calls<br>\u2013 Voice and video messages<\/td><td>\u2013 90-day messaging history<br>\u2013 Channels<br>\u2013 Threads<br>\u2013 Huddles<br>\u2013 No voice messages<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Notifications<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 DND<br>\u2013 Muting channels\/DMs<br>\u2013 Pausing all notifications<br>\u2013 Custom notification schedules<br>\u2013 Catch up with unread messages<\/td><td>\u2013 DND<br>\u2013 Muting<br>\u2013 Pausing all notifications<br>\u2013 Custom notification schedules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Search options<\/strong><\/td><td>Simple but effective search options<\/td><td>Advanced filters, limited in free plan by messaging history<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>File sharing and storage<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 10 GB per workspace in the Free plan<br>\u2013 10 GB per user in Pro<br>\u2013 20 GB per user in Enterprise<\/td><td>\u2013 5 GB per workspace in free plan (with 90-day limited access to files)<br>\u2013 10 GB per user in Pro<br>\u2013 20 GB per user in Business+<br>\u2013 1,000 GB per user in Enterprise+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Core apps like Gmail, Jira, Google Calendar, Zendesk, Zoom<br>\u2013 Clockify and Plaky\u00a0<\/td><td>2,600+ integrations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 24\/7 human support on all plans<br>\u2013 Dedicated success representative on paid plans<\/td><td>\u2013 Standard support on free plan<br>\u2013 Priority support on paid plans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>Industry standard advanced security<\/td><td>Industry standard advanced security<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AI features<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 MCP (Model Context Protocol) server support<br>\u2013 AI Assistant add-on<br><strong>\u2013<\/strong> API add-on<\/td><td>\u2013 Integrated AI agents<br>\u2013 Slackbot<br>\u2013 MCP server support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>User rating (via Capterra)<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/218055\/Pumble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4.7\/5<\/a><\/td><td>4.7\/5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skip the reviews \u2014 try Pumble today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although <strong>Slack offers quality features and good user experience<\/strong>, much of its <strong>functionality is locked behind a (pretty steep) paywall<\/strong>. On the other hand, <strong>Pumble offers more<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/feature-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>core features<\/strong><\/a> <strong>for free and keeps its paid plans more affordable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the pricing, some of the main differences between Pumble and Slack include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free plan limits<\/strong> \u2014 Pumble includes unlimited messaging history and 10 GB of storage; Slack limits history to 90 days, and offers 5 GB of storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support<\/strong> \u2014 Pumble offers 24\/7, 100% human customer support even on the Free plan; Slack limits this to business hours unless you buy a paid plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, let\u2019s look at Pumble vs. Slack in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">Free Slack alternative<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Access your entire message history for free &amp; connect via messages, calls, and threads.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\/free-slack-alternative\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/pumble\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/pumble\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-slack-pumble-is-less-limiting-more-affordable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs. Slack: Pumble is less limiting &amp; more affordable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The first glaring difference between Slack and Pumble is in the price.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both apps have free and paid plans, with different features offered in each tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what do their free plans bring to the table? Here\u2019s an overview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Free plan<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Pumble by CAKE.com<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Communication features<\/td><td>\u2014 Public and private channels<br>\u2014 Direct messages<br>\u2014 Threads<br>\u2014 Scheduled messages and reminders<br>\u2014 Unlimited message history<\/td><td>\u2014 Channels<br>\u2014 Direct messages<br>\u2014 Threads<br>\u2014 90-day message and file history<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Collaboration features<\/td><td>\u2014 Share files and links<br>\u2014 Channel tabs<br>\u2014 10 GB total file storage<br>\u2014 Voice and video messages<br>\u2014 1:1 voice and video\u00a0<br>\u2014 Up to 3 integrations<br>\u2014 Clockify and Plaky integrations<\/td><td>\u2014 Share files and links<br>\u2014 Audio and video messages\u00a0<br>\u2014 5 GB of total file storage<br>\u2014 1:1 huddles<br>\u2014 1:1 external messages<br>\u2014 Up to 10 app integrations<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admin<\/td><td>\u2014 Analytics dashboard<br>\u2014 Import from Slack<\/td><td>\u2014 Customizable channel posting permissions in #general channel only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Support<\/td><td>24\/7 human support via email, chat, or phone<\/td><td>Unavailable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As our comparison highlights, Pumble by CAKE.com is a truly usable product even in the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/free-plan-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to upgrade, Pumble\u2019s <strong>paid plans start at only<\/strong> <strong>$2.99 per user per month<\/strong> (billed monthly; $2.49 billed annually), which is affordable even for growing teams.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1782\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-paid-plan-pricing.webp\" alt=\"Pumble pricing\" class=\"wp-image-26210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-paid-plan-pricing.webp 1782w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-paid-plan-pricing-446x300.webp 446w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-paid-plan-pricing-1110x747.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-paid-plan-pricing-768x517.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-paid-plan-pricing-1536x1034.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-paid-plan-pricing-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1782px) 100vw, 1782px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble paid plan pricing<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pumble\u2019s<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/pro-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pro plan<\/strong><\/a> <strong>includes all free features<\/strong>, plus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10 GB of storage per seat<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/screen-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Screen sharing<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More integrations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/video-conferencing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Group meetings<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumble offers 2 more paid plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/business-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Business<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Priced at $4.99 per user per month; offers more workspace administration features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/enterprise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Enterprise<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Priced at $7.99 per user per month; offers more control and security features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reasonable pricing ensures that users can achieve both <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/communication-apps-savings-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cost savings and productivity gains<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Slack, on the other hand, felt a lot more restricted<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the free version, <strong>you are limited to<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>90-day message history<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sparse integrations\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No access to group calls<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data retention of up to one year<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also get only 5 GB of storage per workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get unlimited history with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To unlock the features your team needs and get more storage, <strong>you\u2019ll need to buy one of their<\/strong> <strong>paid plans<\/strong><strong>, which start at $8.75 per user per month<\/strong> \u2014 and that adds up fast.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2054\" height=\"1542\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-pricing.webp\" alt=\"Slack pricing\" class=\"wp-image-26211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-pricing.webp 2054w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-pricing-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-pricing-1110x833.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-pricing-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-pricing-1536x1153.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-pricing-2048x1537.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-pricing-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2054px) 100vw, 2054px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/slack-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slack pricing<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To illustrate, say you run a company with 65 employees \u2014 <strong>Slack\u2019s Pro plan would cost you $6,825 per year<\/strong>. For comparison, <strong>Pumble\u2019s Pro plan would run you $2,332 per year<\/strong> \u2014 almost 3 times (~65%) more affordable than Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slack also has 2 more paid tiers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Business+<\/strong>: Priced at $18 per user per month; offers advanced AI features and more security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise+<\/strong>: No public price; offers more security features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The math doesn\u2019t lie \u2014 when you compare Slack pricing vs. Pumble pricing, <strong>Pumble is significantly more affordable than Slack<\/strong>. And, <strong>if you want the free version, Pumble brings you more features and fewer limits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about Pumble\u2019s paid plans, check out these guides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/pro-plan-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble Pro Plan Explained: When Basics Aren\u2019t Enough Anymore<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/business-plan-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble Business Plan: Value &amp; Feature Breakdown<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/enterprise-plan-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble Enterprise Plan Explained: Security, Compliance, and Scalability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-slack-communication-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs. Slack: Communication features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to communication features, both Pumble and Slack cover the basics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public and private channels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Threaded replies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>the biggest difference lies in how much each app lets you do, especially in the free plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>With Pumble, I had unlimited<\/strong> <strong>messages<\/strong> <strong>and file history right out of the box<\/strong>. I don\u2019t have to worry about cutoffs and digging for old conversations only to find they\u2019ve disappeared. Additionally, <strong>Pumble retains your data for the duration of your workspace\u2019s lifetime<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Threads are easy to start and track, and you can turn on notifications for specific <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/threads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">threaded conversations<\/a> you would like to follow. You can also create <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">public and private channels<\/a> for different needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pumble offers additional communication features<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pinning messages \u2014 for keeping important information readily available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emoji reactions \u2014 for quick acknowledgment of messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/user-groups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">user groups<\/a> \u2014 for easily notifying groups of people at the same time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/schedule-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scheduling messages<\/a> \u2014 for sending reminders and planning <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/asynchronous-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asynchronous communication<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1326\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-instant-messaging-features-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Explore Pumble\u2019s instant messaging features\" class=\"wp-image-26212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-instant-messaging-features-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-instant-messaging-features-579x300.webp 579w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-instant-messaging-features-1110x575.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-instant-messaging-features-768x398.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-instant-messaging-features-1536x796.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-instant-messaging-features-2048x1061.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-instant-messaging-features-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/instant-messaging-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble\u2019s instant messaging features<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slack also supports emoji reactions, message scheduling, and mentions. You can pin messages, edit them after sending, or set reminders for messages you want to follow up on later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>Slack limits free users to only 90 days of message history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I can see this being a problem for teams that rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-instant-messaging-apps-for-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instant messaging for business communication<\/a>, or simply when you need to reference a message or file older than 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keep your files on-hand in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, Slack\u2019s data retention policy states that Slack will only retain your data for up to a year on the free plan. This means that they save your messages for up to a year, but you can only access the last 90 days. After the year is up, your messages are automatically deleted. You can only access your full message history if you subscribe to a paid plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, how do these platforms hold up when it comes to calls?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"voice-and-video-calls\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Voice and video calls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Pumble and Slack have some voice and video conferencing limits on their free plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pumble offers<\/strong> <strong>1:1<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/voice-calls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>voice calls<\/strong><\/a> <strong>and video calls in<\/strong> <strong>its no-cost tier.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also <strong>send<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/voice-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>voice notes<\/strong><\/a> <strong>and<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/video-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>video messages<\/strong><\/a>, which I find super helpful for quick updates that don\u2019t require a meeting. <strong>While you record your video message, you can share your screen<\/strong> \u2014 a feature available in audio and video calls, too.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1892\" height=\"1054\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11-call-in-Pumble.webp\" alt=\"1:1 call in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-26213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11-call-in-Pumble.webp 1892w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11-call-in-Pumble-539x300.webp 539w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11-call-in-Pumble-1110x618.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11-call-in-Pumble-768x428.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11-call-in-Pumble-1536x856.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/11-call-in-Pumble-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1892px) 100vw, 1892px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1:1 call in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Group voice meetings and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-video-conferencing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video conferencing<\/a> are available on paid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slack offers 30-minute 1:1 Huddles on the free plan, which are audio calls you can turn into video meetings. On the paid plans, you can have up to 50 participants.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1442\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Huddle-in-Slack-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Huddle in Slack\" class=\"wp-image-26214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Huddle-in-Slack-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Huddle-in-Slack-533x300.webp 533w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Huddle-in-Slack-1110x625.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Huddle-in-Slack-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Huddle-in-Slack-1536x865.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Huddle-in-Slack-2048x1153.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Huddle-in-Slack-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Huddle in Slack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, Pumble offers more flexible, full-featured communication options, without boxing you into a paid plan or hiding important messages after 90 days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admittedly, Slack boasts better video call quality, which may still not be enough to justify the pricing if you need a comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/workplace-chat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workplace communication app<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">Communication made easy<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Simplify your work with Pumble by CAKE.com \u2014 the all-in-one communication app.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/solutions\" target=\"_blank\">Solutions<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/pumble\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/pumble\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about how voice and video messages can elevate your team\u2019s productivity and save precious time, read our guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/revolutionizing-communication-the-power-of-voice-and-video-messages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Revolutionizing Communication: The Power of Voice and Video Messages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-slack-ai-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs. Slack \u2014 AI features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to AI features, Slack has more built-in capabilities. But, how many of those features you can access depends on your subscription plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users on the free plan have no access to AI-powered features, while users on the Pro plan can only use basic AI for conversation summaries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Business+ plan, though, focuses heavily on AI-powered work, granting users access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conversation summaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slackbot (personal AI agent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workflow generation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced search<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily recaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File summaries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same features are available to Enterprise users, too.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, Slack has introduced a host of AI agents meant to help employees better manage their work and time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2060\" height=\"1294\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slackbot-.webp\" alt=\"Slackbot\" class=\"wp-image-26215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slackbot-.webp 2060w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slackbot--478x300.webp 478w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slackbot--1110x697.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slackbot--768x482.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slackbot--1536x965.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slackbot--2048x1286.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slackbot--18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2060px) 100vw, 2060px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slackbot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the flip side, Pumble\u2019s AI features aren\u2019t as extensive. That means they\u2019re not as overwhelming, either.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The software currently offers 3 ways of connecting LLMs to workspaces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/integrations\/automation-workflow-integrations\/api-keys-integration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>API<\/strong> <strong>add-on<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 for automated tasks such as sending messages, and creating channels, and reactions\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/ai-assistant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AI Assistant add-on<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 for bringing AI providers to\u00a0 your workspace via API keys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/mcp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MCP server<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 for integrating external AI agents (like Claude or Gemini) into a Pumble workspace<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thus, for workflows inseparable from AI, Slack seems to be the go-to. However, for teams looking for a dependable AI assistant, Pumble is a viable option.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-slack-user-interface\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs. Slack: User interface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to user interface and app design, Pumble and Slack offer a similar experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pumble<\/strong> <strong>provides a clean, minimal, and focused workspace<\/strong>. I didn\u2019t need any tutorial or onboarding to find my way around, and everything was easy to access.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-interface.webp\" alt=\"Pumble interface\" class=\"wp-image-26216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-interface.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-interface-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-interface-1110x740.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-interface-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-interface-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>sidebar on the left holds all your<\/strong><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Channels<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/direct-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Direct messages<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>App messages<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drafts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/mentions-and-reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mentions<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Files<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>People<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can <strong>customize the sidebar by breaking it into sections and<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/how-to-organize-channels-in-pumble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>grouping related channels<\/strong><\/a> <strong>together<\/strong> \u2014 one group for <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/internal-communication-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">internal updates<\/a>, one for <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/mastering-effective-communication-building-client-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">client work<\/a>, and one for fun stuff, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also choose what you want to see in the sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2126\" height=\"1308\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidebar-preferences-in-Pumble.webp\" alt=\"Sidebar preferences in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-26217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidebar-preferences-in-Pumble.webp 2126w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidebar-preferences-in-Pumble-488x300.webp 488w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidebar-preferences-in-Pumble-1110x683.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidebar-preferences-in-Pumble-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidebar-preferences-in-Pumble-1536x945.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidebar-preferences-in-Pumble-2048x1260.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidebar-preferences-in-Pumble-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2126px) 100vw, 2126px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sidebar preferences in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, <strong>Pumble lets you customize your theme<\/strong> \u2014 you can pick from light, dark, or more custom color themes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2132\" height=\"1286\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Themes-in-Pumble.webp\" alt=\"Themes in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-26218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Themes-in-Pumble.webp 2132w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Themes-in-Pumble-497x300.webp 497w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Themes-in-Pumble-1110x670.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Themes-in-Pumble-768x463.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Themes-in-Pumble-1536x926.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Themes-in-Pumble-2048x1235.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Themes-in-Pumble-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2132px) 100vw, 2132px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Themes in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slack has a similar design and interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also <strong>have a customizable sidebar with all of your messages and channels<\/strong>, and you can tailor the appearance of your workspace by adjusting the themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, although Slack is intuitive and easy to use, it <strong>felt somewhat more cluttered with all the options and menus in the sidebar<\/strong>. Additionally, changing the settings and preferences felt clunky compared to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-interface.webp\" alt=\"Slack interface\" class=\"wp-image-26219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-interface.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-interface-536x300.webp 536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-interface-1110x622.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-interface-768x430.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-interface-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slack interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Both apps offer solid user interfaces, but Pumble keeps things simpler and easier to manage<\/strong>, especially if you prefer distraction-free working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keep work simple with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To see how Pumble stacks up against other popular communication tools, check out these posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/pumble-vs-microsoft-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble vs. Microsoft Teams: Pricing, UI, and Features Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/pumble-vs-discord\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble vs. Discord: Pricing, Features, and Professional Use Compared<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/pumble-vs-zoom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble vs. Zoom: Which Communication Tool Truly Fits Your Team\u2019s Workflow?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-slack-both-apps-offer-customizable-notifications\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs. Slack: Both apps offer customizable notifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m someone who likes to stay responsive \u2014 just not at the cost of disrupted focus and unnecessary distractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thankfully, both Pumble and Slack offer great <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/notification-preferences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">notification customization<\/a> options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Pumble, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mute channels and DMs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pause notifications.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fine-tune alerts for each conversation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also toggle the DND (Do Not Disturb) mode manually or set up a schedule to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/the-best-3-tips-for-easier-work-in-pumble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maximize your efficiency<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1324\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-options-in-Pumble.webp\" alt=\"Notification options in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-26220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-options-in-Pumble.webp 1324w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-options-in-Pumble-418x300.webp 418w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-options-in-Pumble-1110x796.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-options-in-Pumble-768x551.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Notification-options-in-Pumble-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1324px) 100vw, 1324px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notification options in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, you can change how notifications sound by customizing sounds for messages and incoming and outgoing calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also choose to be alerted of unread messages as well as product updates and news via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stop notification overload with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slack\u2019s notifications are also very flexible. You can customize your workspace notifications by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Muting channels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pausing all alerts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting notification schedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choosing whether to get notifications for all messages, or only when you\u2019re mentioned<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-notification-options.webp\" alt=\"Notification preferences in Slack\" class=\"wp-image-26221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-notification-options.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-notification-options-358x300.webp 358w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-notification-options-1110x931.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-notification-options-768x644.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-notification-options-14x12.webp 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notification preferences in Slack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Pumble and Slack get the job done and offer great options to customize your workflow, so you won\u2019t go wrong with either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on Pumble\u2019s notifications and how to make your workspace free from distractions, read our guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/say-goodbye-to-distractions-the-ultimate-guide-to-customizing-your-notifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Say Goodbye to Distractions: The Ultimate Guide to Customizing Your Notifications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-slack-slack-offers-advanced-search-options-but-is-limited-by-history\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs. Slack: Slack offers advanced search options, but is limited by history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On paper, Slack has great search tools. In practice, though, these tools don\u2019t mean much if you want to find messages older than 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s exactly the problem I ran into when testing Slack\u2019s free plan. I tried searching for older messages in my workspace, only to find that it had already been archived \u2014 I couldn\u2019t get to it unless I paid.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2052\" height=\"1376\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-messages-locked-behind-a-paywall.webp\" alt=\"Slack messages locked behind a paywall\" class=\"wp-image-26222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-messages-locked-behind-a-paywall.webp 2052w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-messages-locked-behind-a-paywall-447x300.webp 447w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-messages-locked-behind-a-paywall-1110x744.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-messages-locked-behind-a-paywall-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-messages-locked-behind-a-paywall-1536x1030.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-messages-locked-behind-a-paywall-2048x1373.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Slack-messages-locked-behind-a-paywall-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2052px) 100vw, 2052px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slack messages locked behind a paywall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless you\u2019re on a paid plan, <strong>Slack\u2019s search is limited by its short message retention window<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, <strong>Pumble offers unlimited message history \u2014 even on the Free plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/knowledge-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble\u2019s search<\/a> actually works when you need it. You can find conversations from weeks or months ago without hitting a wall or needing to upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/search-options-Pumble-1.webp\" alt=\"Search options in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-26223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/search-options-Pumble-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/search-options-Pumble-1-369x300.webp 369w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/search-options-Pumble-1-1110x902.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/search-options-Pumble-1-768x624.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/search-options-Pumble-1-15x12.webp 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Search options in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Pumble, you can search through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People and user groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Channels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For teams that rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/best-team-chat-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chat apps<\/a> as living <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/knowledge-base-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">knowledge bases<\/a>, having access to \u00a0 conversation history matters more than unnecessarily complex search filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an in-depth review of Slack\u2019s search functionalities, integrations, communication features, and more, check out this post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/reviews\/slack-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slack: An Honest Review by a Competitor (2026)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-slack-slack-offers-more-integrations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs. Slack: Slack offers more integrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your team uses a wide range of third-party apps, Slack has the edge, with over 2,600 app integrations in their library. It connects to major tools like Google Drive, Zoom, Trello, Asana, and various other <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-productivity-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productivity tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumble, on the other hand, prioritizes quality over quantity. While it doesn\u2019t have Slack\u2019s massive catalog, it supports popular tools like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/gmail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gmail<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/google-drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Drive<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/jira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jira<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/zendesk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zendesk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"988\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-integrations-1.webp\" alt=\"Some of Pumble's integrations\" class=\"wp-image-26224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-integrations-1.webp 1199w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-integrations-1-364x300.webp 364w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-integrations-1-1110x915.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-integrations-1-768x633.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumble-integrations-1-15x12.webp 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of Pumble&#8217;s integrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, Pumble\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integration catalog<\/a> is always expanding. To keep up with upcoming integration releases, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/roadmap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble Roadmap<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another plus is that you can use Pumble\u2019s API to build custom apps that integrate your internal tools, processes and data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev-docs.marketplace.cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build your own add-ons in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, Pumble\u2019s native ecosystem is where the app really shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumble is built by CAKE.com, the brand behind <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/clockify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify<\/a> (time tracking tool), and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/plaky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> (project management tool). These 3 apps together create a unified space for communication, <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/teams\/project-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management<\/a>, and time management \u2014 without needing a dozen plug-ins to make it all work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I rely on this trio daily \u2014 I message and call my team with Pumble, track my time and productivity with Clockify, and manage my tasks with Plaky. The way these apps are interconnected and work perfectly together creates a seamless, uninterrupted workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, CAKE.com offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bundle plan<\/a> for teams wanting to use Pumble, Clockify and Plaky together, making it cost-effective and easier to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"914\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAKE.com-bundle-pricing--scaled.webp\" alt=\"CAKE.com Bundle pricing\" class=\"wp-image-26225\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.798206278026906;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAKE.com-bundle-pricing--scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAKE.com-bundle-pricing--730x261.webp 730w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAKE.com-bundle-pricing--1110x396.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAKE.com-bundle-pricing--768x274.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAKE.com-bundle-pricing--1536x549.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAKE.com-bundle-pricing--2048x732.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CAKE.com-bundle-pricing--18x6.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CAKE.com Bundle pricing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, Slack has an advantage with the sheer number of integrations available, but Pumble isn\u2019t far behind with its carefully thought out integrations and <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/suite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Productivity Suite<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">Stay on top of work with CAKE.com<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Streamlining tracking, project management, and team communication has never been easier.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/account.cake.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/pumble\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/pumble\/banners\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-slack-slacks-guest-feature-is-more-expensive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs. Slack: Slack\u2019s guest feature is more expensive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Pumble and Slack support <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/guest-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guest access<\/a>, allowing you to invite external collaborators \u2014 like contractors, freelancers, or clients \u2014 without giving them full access to your workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In my testing, the experience felt very similar on both sides. You can control which channels or conversations guests see and contribute to, and restrict what they can do. You can also set time limits on how long guests can access your workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also have the ability to invite single-channel guests (which are free for both apps) or multi-channel guests (which are charged as regular users).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2216\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/guest-access-in-pumble.webp\" alt=\"Guest access in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-26226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/guest-access-in-pumble.webp 2216w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/guest-access-in-pumble-730x293.webp 730w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/guest-access-in-pumble-1110x445.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/guest-access-in-pumble-768x308.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/guest-access-in-pumble-1536x616.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/guest-access-in-pumble-2048x821.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/guest-access-in-pumble-18x7.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2216px) 100vw, 2216px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Guest access in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key difference? Cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slack allows guest access on paid plans, starting at $8.75 per user per month. If you\u2019re working with multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/collaboration-with-vendors-in-pumble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vendors or suppliers<\/a>, the price adds up quickly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumble also requires a paid plan for guest access (Business or higher), but since these plans start at $4.99, the same functionality is far more affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chat with guests in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In conclusion, while both offer a similar guest access experience, Pumble is more budget-friendly for teams who regularly work with external users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a detailed explanation of Pumble\u2019s guest access feature, read our guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/introduction-to-pumbles-guest-access-feature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Introduction to Pumble\u2019s Guest Access Feature<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-slack-both-tools-take-security-seriously\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs. Slack: Both tools take security seriously<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security is a top priority for both Pumble and Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumble by CAKE.com is certified for <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ISO\/IEC 27001:2022 and SOC 2<\/a>, meaning it follows strict protocols for information security, risk management, and data privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1346\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-security-measures-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Pumble\u2019s security measures\" class=\"wp-image-26227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-security-measures-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-security-measures-571x300.webp 571w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-security-measures-1110x584.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-security-measures-285x150.webp 285w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-security-measures-768x404.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-security-measures-1536x808.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-security-measures-2048x1077.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pumbles-security-measures-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble\u2019s security measures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Pumble isn\u2019t end-to-end encrypted, it boasts <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/secure-messaging-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">security features<\/a> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multi-factor authentication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data encryption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/roles-and-permissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roles and permissions for administrators<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single sign-on (SSO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom data retention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slack also maintains SOC 2 compliance and offers SSO, domain restrictions, and advanced admin tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since this round of our Slack vs. Pumble review is pretty even, the main difference for users comes down to the pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">Protect your business communication<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Secure, real-time communication for professionals. Discuss, share &amp; collaborate.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/secure-messaging-app\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/pumble\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/pumble\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-slack-pumble-offers-free-24-7-customer-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs. Slack: Pumble offers free 24\/7 customer support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When something goes wrong \u2014 or you just have a question about a feature \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/teams\/customer-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customer support<\/a> matters more than people think. I tested both platforms\u2019 support response and there\u2019s a noticeable difference in availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Pumble, I was pleasantly surprised by the availability of 24\/7 live support, even on the Free plan. You get 100% human support, no matter the time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have multiple ways of getting in contact with Pumble\u2019s support team, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chatbot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Customer-support-options-in-Pumble.webp\" alt=\"Customer support options in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-26228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Customer-support-options-in-Pumble.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Customer-support-options-in-Pumble-583x300.webp 583w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Customer-support-options-in-Pumble-1110x571.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Customer-support-options-in-Pumble-768x395.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Customer-support-options-in-Pumble-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Customer support options in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, with Pumble, you get round-the-clock access to customer support without having to upgrade to a paid plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If, however, you decide to upgrade, Pumble goes even further by assigning a dedicated customer success representative \u2014 someone who knows your workspace and can help you directly as <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/manage-growth-with-effective-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your team grows<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, Slack provides standard support \u2014 email and help center \u2014 with no phone support available. For the free plan, this mostly means slow response times. You need to be on a paid plan to access priority support, and even then, the fastest response times (4 hours) are reserved for the top-tier Enterprise customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your team values quick answers and peace of mind \u2014 especially if you work odd hours or have employees <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/working-across-time-zones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">across time zones<\/a> \u2014 Pumble gives you consistent, reliable support without any extra costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in learning about a few more Slack alternatives? Here are our top picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/best-slack-alternatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Top 8 Best Slack Alternatives for 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, we\u2019ll answer some frequently asked questions about Slack and Pumble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-pumble-by-cake-com-compare-to-slack\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Pumble by CAKE.com compare to Slack?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Pumble and Slack share an intuitive interface, Pumble is more cost-effective. Slack\u2019s thousands of integrations are a plus, but Pumble excels in delivering unlimited message history across all plans and offering more affordable paid tiers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-pumble-really-free\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Pumble really free?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can sign up for Pumble\u2019s Free plan, which provides unlimited users and message history, 10 GB of workspace storage, and unlimited channels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-much-does-pumble-cost\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does Pumble cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users can start off with the Free plan and later upgrade to the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pro plan for $2.49 per seat per month (billed annually)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business plan for $3.99 per seat per month (billed annually)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enterprise plan for $6.99 per seat per month (billed annually)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, the CAKE.com Bundle delivers the Enterprise versions of 3 products \u2014 Pumble, Plaky, and Clockify \u2014 for just $12.99 per user per month (billed annually).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-are-the-disadvantages-of-using-slack\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the disadvantages of using Slack?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main cons of using Slack include the limited free plan, steep pricing of paid subscriptions, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/avoid-information-overload-remote-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">information overload<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-best-free-tool-to-use-instead-of-slack\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the best free tool to use instead of Slack?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best free Slack replacement is Pumble, as it covers a range of features from messaging and calls to threads and unlimited history. If you\u2019re only looking for video conferencing, you could look into Discord, although the app is more suitable for personal use rather than business communication. Google Chat is a solid option if you need a lightweight Slack or <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/pumble-as-email-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email alternative<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-pumble-have-video-conferencing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Pumble have video conferencing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the Pumble free plan offers 1:1 video and voice calls, all paid plans provide users with group video conferencing and screen sharing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"make-the-switch-to-pumble-by-cake-com-for-better-team-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make the switch to Pumble by CAKE.com for better team communication&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve made it this far, one thing\u2019s clear \u2014 Pumble gives you more, for less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Pumble, you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No message limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No steep pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No unnecessary noise and distractions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Slack is a great tool for large enterprises with a lot of resources to spare, Pumble emerges as an ideal communication tool for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/pumble-for-startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Startups<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small or medium-sized businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any team that prioritizes value, simplicity, and permanent access to their data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re already using Slack, switching to Pumble is only a few clicks away. 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