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Zoom vs Slack

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Zoom

6.0
Communication

Video communication and virtual meeting platform

Slack

7.0
Communication

Team communication and collaboration software

Metric Zoom Slack
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 6.3K 7.6K
90-day Installs 18.0K 23.3K
365-day Installs 67.6K 86.8K
Version 7.1.5.84650 4.52.155
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 8.3K
GitHub Forks 1.1K
Open Issues 79
License MIT
Language Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 7y ago
First Seen Oct 10, 2014 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Zoom

Zoom is a widely-used video communication platform offering virtual meetings, webinars, and screen sharing. It benefits professionals, students, and remote teams by facilitating real-time collaboration and engagement.

Zoom enables users to host and join video meetings, webinars, and online events.

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface with easy-to-use features
  • + Cross-platform support for various devices and operating systems
  • + Reliable and scalable for both small and large meetings

Cons

  • - Privacy and security concerns have been repeatedly raised
  • - Occasional issues with software updates affecting performance

Slack

Slack is a leading communication platform for team collaboration, offering channels, integrations, and real-time messaging. It's ideal for teams needing seamless organization and interaction.

Provides tools for team communication, collaboration, and organization.

Pros

  • + Dominant platform in team communication
  • + Extensive integration capabilities
  • + Real-time collaboration and organization

Cons

  • - Deprecated GitHub repository with no recent activity
  • - User experience issues reported
  • - Concerns over pricing increases