My stack

    SlackFront

    Slack and Front: two different approaches for similar needs.

    By use case

    Which tool should you choose?

    Choose Slack if…

      Choose Front if…

      • Centralize multi-channel customer support for a team splitting replies
      • Avoid duplicate replies on a shared inbox with clear assignment
      • Track SLAs and automate ticket routing via rules
      Real cost

      What you really pay for.

      Slack logoSlack
      Front logoFront

      Listed price

      Check price by seats, volume, and options actually used.

      From €6.28/month.

      From €25/month.

      When to pay

      Do not pay for a feature you do not use weekly.

      Move to paid when the free plan blocks regular usage (from €6.28/month, no per-seat cost).

      Move to paid when the free plan blocks regular usage (from €25/month, no per-seat cost).

      Hidden cost

      Real cost includes time spent maintaining the tool.

      The flat price can hide limits on volume, storage, or advanced features.

      The flat price can hide limits on volume, storage, or advanced features.

      Compare

      The criteria that make the difference.

      Slack logoSlack
      Front logoFront

      Overbuilding risk

      The best choice is often the smallest tool that covers the real need.

      You are a 100% solo freelancer (emails are enough)

      Your team depends on Outlook and needs emails to stay synced both ways

      Questions

      Frequently asked questions.

      Slack or Front — which is cheaper?

      Slack costs 6.28€/mois and Front costs 25€/mois.

      Slack vs Front — which to choose?

      Choose Slack if you collaborate with clients who use slack. Choose Front if your team is on gmail or doesn't need two-way outlook sync.

      Before choosing

      Pitfalls to avoid.

      Avoid

      Choosing the most complete tool

      Do this

      Choose the smallest tool that covers the main workflow.

      Avoid

      Deciding from marketing price

      Do this

      Compare cost to your real weekly usage.

      Avoid

      Keeping two overlapping tools

      Do this

      Give each tool a clear role or cut the duplicate.

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