What Is Slack and How Did It Become So Successful? [Infographic]

In recent months we’ve had a number of queries about the messaging app, officially launched in February 2014, so here is the lowdown…

What is Slack?

It is a messaging app — but more than that — for teams and workplaces of all sizes and can be used on varying platforms and devices, allowing you to chat one-on-one with colleagues, but also as a group.

You can upload and share files with one another and integrate Skype, Trello, Dropbox and other platforms for a wider performing app.

What will it cost me?

There are two tiers: Slack for Teams and Slack Enterprise Grid.

Slack for Teams works well as a single workspace for your SME. There are three levels of pricing for Teams:

View the pricing matrix in our full post on the Thrive blog.

Alternatively, Slack Enterprise Grid powers the design, usage and administration of multiple interconnected Slack workspaces across your entire company. Find out this pricing here.

How did it become so successful?

The team at SurePayroll put together an amazing visual to highlight the trajectory of this platform that started as a failed multiplayer online game!

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Originally published at www.thriveability.co.uk.