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Slack

Communication & Collaboration
https://www.slack.com

A business messaging platform organized around channels, huddles, and workflow automation.

Open RFPs1
Spend under review$2,020
Average spend$2,020
Bids received0
Median discount0%

Most requested features

What buyers replacing Slack actually ask for, ranked by how often each feature appears across 1 RFP.

Must-haves

  1. 1. API access1 RFP
  2. 2. App directory integrations1 RFP
  3. 3. Channels1 RFP
  4. 4. Direct messages1 RFP
  5. 5. File sharing1 RFP
  6. 6. Huddles audio calls1 RFP
  7. 7. Message search1 RFP
  8. 8. Mobile app1 RFP
  9. 9. Screen sharing1 RFP
  10. 10. Threads1 RFP

Nice-to-haves

  1. 1. Canvas documents1 RFP
  2. 2. Message scheduling1 RFP
  3. 3. Saved items1 RFP
  4. 4. Slash commands1 RFP
  5. 5. Video clips1 RFP
  6. 6. Workflow builder1 RFP

Feature taxonomy

Huddles & Calls

  • Huddles audio callsStarts a lightweight audio call inside a channel.
    Required by 1 RFP
  • Screen sharingShares a screen during a huddle or call.
    Required by 1 RFP
  • Video clipsRecords and shares a short video message.
    Required by 1 RFP

Integrations

  • App directory integrationsInstalls third-party apps that post and act inside Slack.
    Required by 1 RFP
  • WebhooksPosts messages into a channel from an external system.
    Required by 1 RFP
  • API accessExposes messages, channels, and users through a REST API.
    Required by 1 RFP

Messaging

  • ChannelsOrganizes conversations into topic-based public or private channels.
    Required by 1 RFP
  • ThreadsKeeps a reply chain attached to its original message.
    Required by 1 RFP
  • Direct messagesSends a private message to one or more people.
    Required by 1 RFP
  • Message schedulingSends a composed message at a chosen future time.
    Required by 1 RFP
  • Saved itemsBookmarks a message for later reference.
    Required by 1 RFP

Search & Files

  • Message searchSearches message history across channels and DMs.
    Required by 1 RFP
  • File sharingUploads and shares files directly in a conversation.
    Required by 1 RFP
  • Canvas documentsCreates a collaborative document embedded in a channel.
    Required by 1 RFP

Security & Administration

  • SSO with SAMLAuthenticates members through an external identity provider.
    Required by 0 RFPs
  • Enterprise Key ManagementLets the customer manage the encryption keys for stored data.
    Required by 0 RFPs
  • Data exportExports message history for legal and compliance review.
    Required by 0 RFPs
  • Audit logsRecords administrative and member actions across the workspace.
    Required by 0 RFPs
  • Role-based permissionsRestricts admin settings by assigned role.
    Required by 0 RFPs
  • Mobile appProvides native access to channels and messages on iOS and Android.
    Required by 1 RFP

Workflow Automation

  • Workflow builderAutomates a multi-step process triggered by an event in Slack.
    Required by 1 RFP
  • Slash commandsTriggers an app action by typing a command in the message box.
    Required by 1 RFP
  • Approval workflowsRoutes a request through a defined approval chain.
    Required by 0 RFPs

Every RFP replacing Slack

Every RFP replacing Slack, with status, spend, feature counts, bids, best match, and buyer.
RFPStatusSpendMust / niceBidsBest matchBuyer
Replace Slack for a 16-person B2B SaaS teamopen$2,02011 must / 6 nice0No bidsAnonymous buyer