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Act! vs Slack: 2026 Comparison

Act! Slack
Overview A long-standing CRM and marketing automation platform trusted by small and midsize businesses for over 35 years. Business messaging platform for teams with channels, direct messages, file sharing, and extensive app integrations.
Pricing Subscription ($30-$50/user/month) Freemium ($0-17.50/mo)
Key Features
  • Contact management
  • Opportunity tracking
  • Marketing automation
  • Custom dashboards
  • Mobile access
  • Integration
  • emarketing
  • Calendar management
  • Channels
  • Direct messages
  • Huddles
  • Clips
  • Apps
  • Workflows
  • Search
  • File sharing
Pros
  • Long track record
  • On-premise option
  • Good for small businesses
  • Established user base
  • Industry standard
  • Great integrations
  • Searchable
  • Workflows
Cons
  • Interface feels dated
  • Limited modern integrations
  • Marketing features are basic
  • Mobile app is limited
  • Expensive per seat
  • Can be distracting
  • Message history limits