Slack
Communication
From$8.75/user/mo
10 people: $87.50 a month · $1,050 a year
- Free plan
- Up to 17% off yearly
- $2,500 startup credits
- 4 plans · priced per user
Slack vs WATI: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of Communication tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Slack starts at $8.75/user/mo (Pro) and WATI at $39/mo (Growth). For 10 people that's $87.50 vs $39 a month: WATI is $48.50 a month (55%) cheaper than Slack on list price.
WATI
Cheaper for 10 people
From$39/mo
10 people: $39 a month · $468 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 2 plans · priced per plan
Plans
Slack and WATI plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Slack
Free
90 days of message history · Up to 10 apps · 1:1 meetings
Free
Pro
Unlimited message history · Unlimited app integrations · Group meetings
$8.75/user/mo
Business+
Advanced AI incl. Slackbot agent · AI workflow generation · External messaging with 250 orgs
$18/user/mo
Enterprise+
Enterprise search · Multiple SAML configurations · Granular roles
$45/user/mo
Annual: Pro $7.25, Business+ $15/user/mo. Enterprise+ $45/user/mo annual only (contact sales).
Prices from Slack's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
WATI
Growth
3 users included · Omnichannel inbox · 1,000 automation triggers/month
$39/mo
Pro
5 users included · Advanced chatbots · Auto-routing team inbox
$79/mo
Growth $39/mo and Pro $79/mo shown for annual billing; extra users $24/user/mo on Pro. WhatsApp conversation fees extra. Business: contact sales.
Prices from WATI's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Slack (Pro) | WATI (Growth) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $43.75/mo$525/yr a year | $39/mo$468/yr a year | WATI $4.75 less a month |
| 10 people | $87.50/mo$1,050/yr a year | $39/mo$468/yr a year | WATI $48.50 less a month |
| 25 people | $218.75/mo$2,625/yr a year | $39/mo$468/yr a year | WATI $179.75 less a month |
Slack is priced per user. WATI is priced per plan. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Slack vs WATI: questions
Which is cheaper, Slack or WATI?
Slack starts at $8.75/user/mo (Pro) and WATI at $39/mo (Growth). For 10 people that's $87.50 vs $39 a month: WATI is $48.50 a month (55%) cheaper than Slack on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Slack and WATI have free plans?
Slack has a free plan (Free). WATI has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
Are Slack and WATI cheaper if you pay yearly?
Slack lists up to 17% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for WATI.
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