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AB Tasty vs Slack

AB Tasty logo

AB Tasty

Marketing & Analytics

Conversion optimization platform

From
€500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Slack logo

Slack

All industries

Where work happens

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Slack has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: AB Tasty pricing is not published and requires a demo or a sales conversation; Slack 90-day message history limit on free plan results in important conversations disappearing
  • They diverge on capability: AB Tasty covers A/B testing, Slack covers Channels.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AB Tasty and Slack actually diverge.

Attributes where AB Tasty and Slack differ
AttributeAB TastySlack
Starting price€500/monthFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux
CategoryMarketing & AnalyticsAll industries
Founded20112009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AB Tasty

  • A/B testing
  • Multivariate testing
  • Personalization
  • Visual editor
  • Google Analytics
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

Only in Slack

  • Channels
  • Direct messaging
  • Voice & video calls
  • Screen sharing
  • File sharing
  • Search
  • Workflow builder
  • Slack Connect

Both cover

  • Salesforce

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AB Tasty

  • A/B and multivariate testing on web and mobilenot Slack
  • Feature flagging and progressive rolloutsnot Slack
  • Personalising content for identified and anonymous visitorsnot Slack
  • Search, recommendations and merchandising for ecommercenot Slack
  • Conversion optimisation experiments across channelsnot Slack

Slack

  • Team communicationnot AB Tasty
  • Project coordinationnot AB Tasty
  • Customer supportnot AB Tasty
  • Remote worknot AB Tasty
  • Cross-functional collaborationnot AB Tasty

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AB Tasty

  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo or a sales conversation

Slack

  • 90-day message history limit on free plan results in important conversations disappearing
  • Per-user pricing becomes expensive quickly for larger teams
  • Notification overload with 78% of employees feeling overwhelmed by notifications
  • Mobile app performance issues including lag and slow syncing
  • Huddles limited to 50 people and cannot be recorded
  • Requires dedicated video conferencing service for formal meetings and webinars

Pricing, plan by plan

AB Tasty

€500/month
  • Standard$500/month
    • A/B testing
    • Basic personalization
    • Analytics

Slack

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Slack review.

Which should you pick?

Choose AB Tasty if

  • You need a/b testing.
  • You also want multivariate testing.
AB Tasty review

Choose Slack if

  • You need channels.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux.
  • You also want direct messaging.
Slack review

Questions people ask

Is AB Tasty or Slack better?
Neither clearly leads. AB Tasty starts at €500/month and Slack at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AB Tasty or Slack?
Slack has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €500/month for AB Tasty and Free for Slack.
Does AB Tasty or Slack run on more platforms?
AB Tasty runs on Web. Slack runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux.
Can I use Slack for free?
Yes. Slack has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. AB Tasty starts at €500/month.
What is AB Tasty best used for?
AB Tasty is most often used for a/b and multivariate testing on web and mobile, feature flagging and progressive rollouts, personalising content for identified and anonymous visitors, search, recommendations and merchandising for ecommerce. Of those, a/b and multivariate testing on web and mobile and feature flagging and progressive rollouts are not what Slack is typically brought in for.
What can AB Tasty do that Slack cannot?
AB Tasty covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Personalization, Visual editor. Slack covers Channels, Direct messaging, Voice & video calls, Screen sharing. Both handle Salesforce.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Slack: Does Slack have a free plan?

Yes, Slack offers a free plan indefinitely with no credit card required. Free users get 90-day message history, up to 10 app integrations, and 1:1 huddles.

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Slack: What are Slack's pricing plans?

Slack offers Free, Pro ($7.25/user/month with annual billing), Business+ ($12.50/user/month), and Enterprise Grid (custom pricing). Monthly billing costs approximately 20% more than annual.

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Slack: Does Slack support offline use?

Slack is a cloud-based platform and does not support robust offline work. Internet connectivity is required to access messages and collaborate.

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Slack: What integrations does Slack support?

Slack integrates with 43+ apps on average per team, including Google Drive, ChatGPT, Vercel, Asana, GitHub, and many others through their app marketplace.

Source
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