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June vs Slack

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June

Software

B2B product analytics

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Slack

Software

Where work happens

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: June the pricing page lists a single all-in-one plan with no price, no minimum and no named cost driver; Slack 90-day message history limit on free plan results in important conversations disappearing
  • They diverge on capability: June covers B2B analytics, Slack covers Channels.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which June and Slack actually diverge.

Attributes where June and Slack differ
AttributeJuneSlack
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux
Founded20212009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 June

  • B2B analytics
  • Account tracking
  • Cohort analysis
  • Dashboards
  • Slack
  • Segment
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment

Only in Slack

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

What people use each for

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

June

  • Company-level product analytics for B2B SaaSnot Slack
  • Spotting churn risk from account usage patternsnot Slack
  • Pushing product usage data into Salesforce, HubSpot or Attionot Slack

Slack

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

Where each one falls short

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

June

  • The pricing page lists a single all-in-one plan with no price, no minimum and no named cost driver
  • There is no startup plan; the vendor states June is a fit for companies with at least $1M of ARR
  • Setup fees are charged separately and the vendor states they vary based on implementation complexity
  • The vendor states June is a poor fit for products with a large user base but low revenue per user

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

June

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic analytics
    • 1 user
    • 30 days retention

Slack

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Slack review.

Which should you pick?

Choose June if

  • You need b2b analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want account tracking.
June 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 June or Slack better?
Neither clearly leads. June starts at Free and Slack at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, June or Slack?
June starts at Free and Slack at Free.
Does June or Slack run on more platforms?
June runs on Web. Slack runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux.
Can I use June for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is June best used for?
June is most often used for company-level product analytics for b2b saas, spotting churn risk from account usage patterns, pushing product usage data into salesforce, hubspot or attio. Of those, company-level product analytics for b2b saas and spotting churn risk from account usage patterns are not what Slack is typically brought in for.
What can June do that Slack cannot?
June covers B2B analytics, Account tracking, Cohort analysis, Dashboards. Slack covers Channels, Direct messaging, Voice & video calls, Screen sharing.

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.

Source
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.

Source
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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