Threads vs. Slack
So, how is Threads a full Slack replacement?
Overview
We've built an all-in-one communication platform designed for makers. With the help of our growing community, we've been able to fully and repeatedly replace tools like Slack for companies looking to get more done.
With Threads, avoid constant interruptions, the pain of keeping up / catching up, and encourage motion over progress as your company scales.
Why Threads over Slack?
Here are the top 3 pain points we hear about Slack and how Threads addresses them:
"It's hard to keep up with discussions on Slack"
The block format that makes up a thread keeps discussions organized by enabling people to respond directly to a specific block or to the thread itself.
The inbox is home to all of your notifications on Threads, so it's easy to see the latest in any thread that you're a part of.
"Messages gets lost in discussions on Slack"
All of your notifications will be shown in your inbox so you won't miss a message
You can move any chat message to a thread to make sure it doesn't get lost in a stream of messages
"There's so much information all at once that it's distracting and chaotic"
Threads is designed to keep information structured and organized.
Feature comparison
Feature | Slack | Threads |
---|---|---|
Communication formats | ||
Direct chats | ✅ | ✅ |
Group chats | ✅ | ✅ |
Threads with a block format | ❌ | ✅ |
Threaded replies | ✅ | ✅ |
Audio chat | ✅ | ✅ |
Presentation mode | ❌ | ✅ |
Video narration | ❌ | ✅ |
Organization | ||
Inbox | ❌ | ✅ |
Notification triage | ❌ | ✅ |
Pinned content | ✅ | ✅ |
Reminders | ✅ | ✅ |
Multiple workspaces | ✅ | ✅ |
Audience | ||
Statuses | ✅ | ✅ |
Emoji reactions | ✅ | ✅ |
Presence indicator | ✅ | ✅ |
Detailed seen states | ❌ | ✅ |
Audience controls | ✅ | ✅ |
Guests | ✅ | ✅ |
Apps | ||
Desktop app | ✅ | ✅ |
Mobile app | ✅ | ✅ |
Integrations | ✅ | ✅ |
Developer API | ✅ | ✅ |