{"id":5746,"date":"2022-11-04T10:59:36","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T10:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/?p=5746"},"modified":"2026-02-20T15:15:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T15:15:38","slug":"skype-vs-slack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/skype-vs-slack\/","title":{"rendered":"Skype vs Slack: Which app fits you best?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With an overwhelming amount of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/best-team-chat-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\">apps designed for business communication<\/a>, it\u2019s hard to make an informed decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are torn between Skype and Slack, this blog post will help you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick overview of these two apps will introduce you to the main features and differences between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, we will compare Skype and Slack in these categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pricing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User interface,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max participant capacity,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notifications,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrations,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, you will be able to reach a conclusion on which of these two apps you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start!<\/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-cc33874368dce034e75a5191680fbf4f\" style=\"color:#1d272c\"><strong>Why trust us?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10c633d26c0061cd592c56ffa1e18b79\" 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-63e076551cb8a43d3e47e610234773dc\" 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=\"skype-vs-slack-main-features-comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skype vs Slack: Main features comparison&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The main differences between Skype and Slack are pricing, customization options, integrations, the use of channels and threads, and maximum participant capacity. Skype is completely free and lets you host up to 100 participants on a call, while Slack offers an abundance of customization options, channels and threads, a plethora of integrations, and advanced customer support.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of the main features of both apps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Skype<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; $0&nbsp;<br>&#8211; No premium plans<\/td><td>\u2013 Free<br>\u2013 Pro ($7.25 per user per month)<br>\u2013 Business+ ($12.50 per user per month)<br>\u2013 Enterprise Grid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>User interface<\/strong><\/td><td>Clean, user-friendly<\/td><td>Simple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Max participant capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>100<\/td><td>\u2013 2 for free<br>\u2013 50 for paid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Notifications<\/strong><\/td><td>Advanced notification configuration<\/td><td>Advanced notification configuration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Search<\/strong><\/td><td>Basic text search<\/td><td>Advanced filtered search options<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>File sharing and storage<\/strong><\/td><td>Starting from 5GB per user<\/td><td>\u2013 Free: past 90 days of message history<br>\u2013 Pro: 10GB per member<br>\u2013 Business+: 20GB per member<br>\u2013 Enterprise Grid: 1TB per member<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Communication<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Screen sharing<br>\u2013 Recording meetings<br>\u2013 Group and individual messages during a call<br>\u2013 Live meeting transcription<\/td><td>\u2013 Instant messages<br>\u2013 Audio and video calls<br>\u2013 Channels and threads<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>Doesn\u2019t support third-party integrations<\/td><td>Over 2,400 integrations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>Limited support&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2013 Email\/Help Desk<br>\u2013 FAQs\/Forum<br>\u2013 Knowledge Base<br>\u2013 Customer success teams in paid plans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>Standard security<\/td><td>Standard security<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-2\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Migrating from Skype or Slack? Try Pumble by CAKE.com<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Boost teamwork and simplify communication by switching your team to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\" target=\"_blank\">Compare<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/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\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s take a detailed look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"skype-vs-slack-pricing-10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skype vs Slack pricing 1:0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to price, these two products are vastly different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skype is entirely free, whereas Slack does offer a free plan, but with limited features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skype<\/strong> offers their product at <strong>no cost<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have access to all of the features that make Skype great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that you can chat or connect via HD video calls with up to 100 people for up to 24 hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart messaging offers mentions, emojis and reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also get access to other useful features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live meeting transcription,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen sharing, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting recording.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Slack<\/strong>, on the other hand, can get pricey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their <strong>Free plan<\/strong> offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to the most recent 90 days of message history,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 integrations with other apps like Google Drive or Office 365,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:1 audio and video conversations with screen sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Pro plan<\/strong> will set you back $7.25 per user per month, and it includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full message history,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited integrations,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audio and video conversations with screen sharing with up to 50 people,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure collaboration with outside organizations or guests from within Slack.<\/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=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slacks-pricing-new.png\" alt=\"Slack pricing\" class=\"wp-image-5759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slacks-pricing-new.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slacks-pricing-new-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slacks-pricing-new-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slacks-pricing-new-768x421.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slack&#8217;s pricing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If this still doesn\u2019t fulfill your needs, Slack offers the <strong>Business+ plan<\/strong> for $12.50, which comes with advanced security features and 24\/7 support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Enterprise Grid<\/strong> plan is reserved for large-scale enterprises with up to 500,000 users, and the price is based on your company and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though Slack offers great features in the paid plans, Skype still takes this round, since it is completely free of cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Pricing plans<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Skype<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Free plan<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free trial<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cheapest paid plan<\/strong><\/td><td>\/<\/td><td>$7.25 per user per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall impression&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-pricing\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Migrating from Skype or Slack? Try Pumble by CAKE.com<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Switch to Pumble, for unlimited access to your entire message history.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\" target=\"_blank\">Compare<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/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\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/pricing@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/pricing.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"skype-vs-slack-interface-01\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skype vs Slack interface 0:1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Skype and Slack have a straightforward, user-friendly interface.<br><strong>Skype<\/strong> has long been known for its simple and clean approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, if you want, you can customize it by changing themes or layouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skype also features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grid view,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spotlight view,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Together mode, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large gallery mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Together-mode-in-Skype.jpeg\" alt=\"Skype \u2013 Together mode\" class=\"wp-image-5761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Together-mode-in-Skype.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Together-mode-in-Skype-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skype \u2013 Together mode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Slack\u2019s<\/strong> interface is also user-friendly and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the additional features make it more customizable, and the use of channels makes team communication easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Channels are a great way to sort your conversations by topic and engage with people who are also interested in that topic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes for a cleaner workspace, which is easier to navigate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Slack you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customize the sidebar,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize welcome messages and emojis,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose theme colors, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chat in threads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slack-interface.png\" alt=\"Slack\u2019s interface\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-5763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slack-interface.png 700w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slack-interface-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slack\u2019s interface&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although both apps are simple to use, Slack wins this round thanks to the abundance of customization options, and the use of channels and threads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Interface<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Skype<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Layout<\/strong><\/td><td>Clean, user-friendly<\/td><td>Simple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Customization<\/strong><\/td><td>Standard<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall impression<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"skype-vs-slack-max-participant-capacity-10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skype vs Slack max participant capacity 1:0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to max participant capacity, it\u2019s a no-brainer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>Skype<\/strong>, the maximum participant capacity on calls is always 100 people. As it doesn\u2019t offer paid plans, that number can\u2019t get higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>Slack\u2019s<\/strong> free plan allows for only 2 people on a call.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With their paid plan, the number goes up to only 50 participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skype offers a chance for more people to connect on a call, therefore this round goes to Skype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Max participant capacity&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Skype<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Max participants in the free plan<\/strong><\/td><td>100<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Max participants in paid plans<\/strong><\/td><td>100<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall impression<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"skype-vs-slack-notifications-11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skype vs Slack notifications 1:1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe there are two types of people in the world \u2014 the ones who are always on Do Not Disturb mode and the ones who don\u2019t want to miss a single notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you belong to one or the other, both Skype and Slack have you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skype<\/strong> will notify you when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A message comes through,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A contact comes online,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Someone reacts to your message,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Someone makes a poll, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A scheduled call is about to start.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"689\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/skype-notifications.webp\" alt=\"Notification settings in Skype\" class=\"wp-image-5770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/skype-notifications.webp 689w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/skype-notifications-300x230.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notification settings in Skype<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Skype will also send notifications about system updates, tips or tricks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enable Smart notifications, Skype will only notify you when you\u2019ve been quoted or mentioned in a message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, Skype can alert you to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/not-miss-important-messages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">missed messages<\/a> or calls through your email.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, all of these features can be enabled or disabled whenever you please.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you need your peace and quiet, Do Not Disturb mode is readily available. You can also customize this mode, and turn on notifications for important calls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>Slack<\/strong>, notifications are also highly customizable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get to choose what channels, messages, and threads you will be notified about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the notification settings available include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notifications triggers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyword notifications,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notification schedule,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound and appearance,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Badge notifications,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile notification timing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email notifications, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Channel-specific notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slack-notifications.png\" alt=\"Notification settings in Slack\" class=\"wp-image-5771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slack-notifications.png 700w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slack-notifications-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notification settings in Slack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Do Not Disturb mode is available for when you want to immerse yourself in work, or conversely, punch out for the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as notifications and their customization, Skype and Slack offer great notification systems and highly customizable alerts. So, this round is a tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Notifications<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Skype<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Notification configuration<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DND mode<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mute channels and direct messages<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall impression<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/notification-preferences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customize your notifications on Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"skype-vs-slack-search-01\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skype vs Slack search 0:1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good search options are a surefire way to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/productive-remote-work\/\" target=\"_blank\">increase productivity<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of spending your time manually searching for that one specific message, you should be able to sort through your conversations and quickly find what you are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skype<\/strong> offers standard search options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the search bar, you simply type the word or phrase you\u2019re looking for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The results will start with the most recent message, and go on to show results from the previous six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, Skype doesn\u2019t have options to filter your results or narrow down your search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Searching for specific information is a more enjoyable experience in <strong>Slack<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only can you search through messages, but you can also search:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Files,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Channels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack also allows you to search within the shared files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Narrowing down your search is easy with Slack. You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pick a time frame for your search,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclude certain channels, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick file types.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slack-search.png\" alt=\"Slack\u2019s search options\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-5774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slack-search.png 700w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/slack-search-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slack\u2019s search options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many options for a successful search are what won this point for Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Search<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Skype<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Message and channel search<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>File and people search<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Filters<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall impression<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Experience advanced search with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"skype-vs-slack-communication-01\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skype vs Slack communication 0:1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at the communication features these two apps have in store for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to <strong>Skype<\/strong>, here are some of the features included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chat publicly or privately during meetings,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share files and screens,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record your video calls and save the sessions for up to 30 days, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create polls.<\/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=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Meeting-recording-in-Skype.jpeg\" alt=\"Meeting in Skype\" class=\"wp-image-5776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Meeting-recording-in-Skype.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Meeting-recording-in-Skype-300x178.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Meeting-recording-in-Skype-1024x606.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Meeting-recording-in-Skype-768x454.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meeting in Skype<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can have live captions and simultaneous translation during video calls, for up to 10 languages.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/skype-subtitles.png\" alt=\"Skype subtitle options\" class=\"wp-image-5778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/skype-subtitles.png 750w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/skype-subtitles-300x256.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skype&#8217;s subtitle options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To add to that, Skype has the ability to call landlines and mobile phones, using Skype credit. You can also send text messages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this service, you can pay as you go or purchase a subscription.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, prices are affordable, with one minute in a phone call costing around 1 cent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Slack<\/strong> offers features that help you with <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/asynchronous-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asynchronous team communication<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Slack, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pin and save messages,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edit, format and delete messages,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set messages as reminders,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule messages,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn questions into polls, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/document-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Share files<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack\u2019s use of threads and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/using-pumble\/channels\/channel-basics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">channels<\/a> keeps your workspace clutter-free.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slack-communication.png\" alt=\"Slack\u2019s channels and chats\" class=\"wp-image-5780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slack-communication.png 700w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slack-communication-300x274.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slack\u2019s channels and chats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A downside to Slack is the fact that with the free plan, you only have access to messages from the last 90 days in your chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Huddles are Slack\u2019s way of incorporating video calls into their app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start a huddle in any channel or chat, to begin a discussion with your teammates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Features available in a huddle include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screen sharing,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reactions,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emojis, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated notes thread.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in the free plan, you can only create a 1-on-1 huddle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the paid plans, the maximum capacity goes up to 100.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All things considered, Slack gets another point in this category, due to a plethora of useful options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Communication<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Skype<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Chat history<\/strong><\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>Last 90 days with the Free plan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mentions<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Share messages and files<\/strong><\/td><td>Public, group, or direct messages and files<\/td><td>Public, group, or direct messaging and files<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Breakout rooms<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Channels and threads<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Message formatting<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall impression<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Migrating from Skype or Slack? Try Pumble by CAKE.com<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Communicate and collaborate effectively with Pumble, an all-in-one digital HQ.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\" target=\"_blank\">Compare<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/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\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"skype-vs-slack-integrations-01\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skype vs Slack integrations 0:1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Third-party integrations help immensely when it comes to communicating with your team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizing your tools and apps into one streamlined workspace means <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2019\/03\/the-case-for-finally-cleaning-your-desk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improved productivity and less anxiety<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, <strong>Skype<\/strong> doesn\u2019t offer any third-party integrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, <strong>Slack<\/strong> allows for integrations with over 2400 different apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack even categorizes these apps, for easier browsing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slacks-integrations.png\" alt=\"Slack\u2019s integrated apps\" class=\"wp-image-5781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slacks-integrations.png 700w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slacks-integrations-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slack\u2019s integrated apps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Design, File Management, or Productivity are some of the categories in the extensive Slack App Directory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few other ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Essential apps \u2013 Slack for Gmail, Slack for Outlook, Zapier, and Asana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working from home apps \u2014 like Google Drive, Zoom, Trello, and Google Calendar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily Tools apps \u2014 such as Slack for Gmail, Dropbox, Box, and Google Sheets for Workflow Builder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The clear winner of this round is Slack. Among over 2400 integrations, you are sure to find everything you need for a seamless workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Skype<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Number of integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>No third-party integrations<\/td><td>Over 2,400 integrations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall impression<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2b50<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"skype-vs-slack-support-01\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skype vs Slack support 0:1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to customer support, <strong>Skype<\/strong> offers some options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help center,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual agent,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skype community, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FAQ page.<\/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=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skype-help-center.png\" alt=\"Skype Help center\" class=\"wp-image-5782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skype-help-center.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skype-help-center-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skype-help-center-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Skype-help-center-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skype&#8217;s Help center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, phone lines or web support lines are not available in Skype \u2014 so if you\u2019re having a specific issue, you\u2019re on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, <strong>Slack<\/strong> offers a wider variety of support options, depending on the plan you have chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the free plan, you have the following features at your fingertips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email\/Help Desk,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FAQs\/Forum, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge Base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slacks-Help-center.png\" alt=\"Slack\u2019s help center\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-5783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slacks-Help-center.png 700w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Slacks-Help-center-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slack\u2019s Help center&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>All of the paid plans offer 24\/7 support, as well as 99.99% guaranteed uptime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Business+ plan, on top of all the formerly mentioned features, guarantees a four-hour response time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Enterprise plan means your needs are a priority, thanks to tailored support with a designated account and a customer success team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The clear winner in this round is Slack, due to its advanced customer support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Support<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Skype<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Customer support<\/strong><\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Knowledge base<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Video tutorials<\/strong><\/td><td>No&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall impression<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"skype-vs-slack-security-10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skype vs Slack security 1:0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the final round, we will compare the security features of these two apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An important factor when choosing a platform for team communication is data security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, neither Skype nor Slack offers top-notch safety features, so if safety is number one priority, you may be a bit disappointed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skype<\/strong> uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), which is the gold standard of online communication safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encryption protocols prevent anyone outside of the conversation from seeing your messages. Only the people in the conversation have the \u201ckey\u201d to unlock the contents of the encrypted messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>Slack<\/strong> doesn&#8217;t have advanced encryption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack encrypts data at rest and in transit, which is a less safe method of encryption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Skype and Slack use multi-factor authentication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, both Skype and Slack are generally safe, with Skype scoring this point thanks to their advanced encryption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Security<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Skype<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Advanced encryption<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Multi-factor authentication<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall impression<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/secure-messaging-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Need a secure app? Give Pumble a try<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"skype-vs-slack-verdict-46\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skype vs Slack verdict 4:6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The final verdict is in \u2014 the winner is Slack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Skype<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>User interface<\/strong><\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Max participant capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Notifications<\/strong><\/td><td>1<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Search<\/strong><\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Communication&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>0<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>1<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total score<\/strong><\/td><td>4<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a fair fight, but in the end, Slack triumphed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though Skype offers great features at no cost, Slack still wins this duel, thanks to an abundance of customization options, and the ease of communication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrations make for a more productive environment, and if you ever run into a problem with the app, Slack\u2019s support system will take care of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Skype and Slack are among the best team chat apps \u2014 so, at the end of the day, it\u2019s a matter of what you and your team need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you\u2019re still on the fence, we have another recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"looking-for-a-skype-or-slack-alternative-try-pumble-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for a Skype or Slack alternative? 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