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Paymo vs Slack

Paymo logo

Paymo

Software

Work & project management for teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Slack logo

Slack

Software

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: Paymo every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90; Slack 90-day message history limit on free plan results in important conversations disappearing
  • They diverge on capability: Paymo covers Task management, Slack covers Channels.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paymo and Slack actually diverge.

Attributes where Paymo and Slack differ
AttributePaymoSlack
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, DesktopWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux
Founded20082009

Identical on both: 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 Paymo

  • Task management
  • Time tracking
  • Invoicing
  • Gantt charts
  • Resource scheduling
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Zapier

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.

Paymo

  • Project management with time tracking and invoicing for agenciesnot Slack
  • Tracking billable hours and project profitabilitynot Slack

Slack

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

Where each one falls short

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

Paymo

  • Every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
  • The free plan allows 1 user, 1 client and 2 projects
  • The Solo plan is still capped at 3 clients and 5 projects
  • Gantt charts, task dependencies and scheduling require the Plus plan
  • Integrations are excluded from both the free and Solo plans

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

Paymo

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • Basic features
  • Starter$4.95/month
    • Time tracking
    • Kanban
    • Invoicing

Slack

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Slack review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Paymo if

  • You need task management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want time tracking.
Paymo 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 Paymo or Slack better?
Neither clearly leads. Paymo starts at On request and Slack at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paymo or Slack?
Slack has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Paymo and Free for Slack.
Does Paymo or Slack run on more platforms?
Paymo runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. 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. Paymo starts at On request.
What is Paymo best used for?
Paymo is most often used for project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies, tracking billable hours and project profitability. Of those, project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies and tracking billable hours and project profitability are not what Slack is typically brought in for.
What can Paymo do that Slack cannot?
Paymo covers Task management, Time tracking, Invoicing, Gantt charts. 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.

Source
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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