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Slack but Usage Priced

Slack but Usage Priced

by valliveeti·Mar 12, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidCozy

Yet another Slack clone where Mattermost and Zulip already exist.

Strengths
  • •Free forever for up to 3 seats with unlimited messages and channels
  • •Open source with transparent pricing at $2 per seat versus Slack's $8
Weaknesses
  • •Team chat is solved — Mattermost, Zulip, Element already do this open source
  • •No technical differentiation beyond cheaper pricing in crowded category
Category
Productivity
Target Audience

Small teams seeking Slack alternative

Similar To

Mattermost · Zulip · Element

Post Description

Hey,

Slack disrupted the workplace communication market, I think it's time to disrupt it again. Slack is slow and not really plugging into what in my view is the most important part of the communication platforms nowadays, context for llms and interaction with agents. I think there is a viable business model to be discovered where the basic infrastructure of communication is close to usage priced instead of outrageously per seat priced bundled in with features you will not use, but have to pay for.

Excited to hear what you think!

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