Slack vs TaskRay: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Slack and TaskRay to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Slack
7.1/10
Slack is a channel-based messaging platform from Salesforce, with Lists, canvases, huddles and Workflow Builder for team coordination and light task tracking.
TaskRay
6.4/10
TaskRay is a Salesforce-native project management app that helps post-sale teams run customer onboarding, implementations, and installations inside Salesforce.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.1/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Cost | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Analytics | 3/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Integration | 10/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | €8/user/mo Pro | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Free | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Gantt charts | ||
| Time tracking | ||
| App integrations | ||
| Client collaboration | ||
| Collaboration tools | ||
| Kanban boards | ||
| Spreadsheet interface | ||
| Task lists | ||
| Task management | ||
| Workflow automation | ||
| Dashboards | Not listed | |
| Docs | Not listed | |
| File sharing | Not listed | |
| Reporting | Not listed | |
| Scheduling | Not listed | |
| Team messaging | Not listed | |
| Timeline view | Not listed | |
Slack vs TaskRay cost by team size
| Team size | Slack | TaskRay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree | Contact for pricing |
| 5 users | FreeFree | Contact for pricing |
| 10 users | FreeFree | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | FreeFree | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | FreeFree | Contact for pricing |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Slack
- Has a free plan (TaskRay does not)
- Higher Integration score (10/10 vs 7/10)
- Higher Scalability score (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for startups (8/10 vs 3/10)
- Better fit for small business (8/10 vs 4/10)
Why choose TaskRay
- Higher Analytics score (7/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Support score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Includes Gantt charts, which Slack lacks
- Includes Time tracking, which Slack lacks
Pros & Cons
Slack
Pros
- The app ecosystem is very large, and tools such as ClickUp, Notion, HubSpot and Clockify can post updates into channels.
- Slack Connect lets teams work in shared channels with up to 250 outside organizations on paid plans.
- Compliance coverage is broad, including ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, FedRAMP Moderate and HIPAA configurability.
- Lists add table and board layouts with assignees, due dates and subtasks, without leaving chat.
- Workflow Builder automates routine requests and approvals without code.
Cons
- There are no native Gantt charts, dependencies, time tracking or portfolio reporting, so Slack doesn't replace a dedicated PM tool.
- Frequent notifications and busy channels can interrupt focus, a common complaint in reviews.
- The free plan keeps only 90 days of message history and allows 10 apps.
- Advanced AI features require Business+ or above, and per-user costs add up as teams grow.
- Reviewers report that finding older messages through search can be difficult.
TaskRay
Pros
- It runs natively in Salesforce, so project work sits next to account and opportunity data and teams re-enter less data.
- Teams can clone templates for each new customer, which keeps onboarding consistent.
- Reviewers praise the customer support, and a free Standard support tier comes with every license.
- Higher tiers include detailed resource management, such as capacity, utilization, and forecasting.
Cons
- It requires an existing Salesforce org, so teams outside the Salesforce ecosystem can't use it.
- No prices are published for any tier, so buyers must contact sales for a quote.
- Reviewers report a steep learning curve for staff who don't know Salesforce.
- Some users say it feels slower than standalone project tools because of Salesforce platform latency.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Slack scores higher on our Project Management criteria: 7.1/10 against 6.4/10 for TaskRay. The largest gap is in Analytics: 3/10 for Slack and 7/10 for TaskRay.
Slack has a free plan; TaskRay does not list one.
Slack is the better fit for startups: we rate it 8/10 for them, against 3/10 for TaskRay.
TaskRay has Gantt charts and Time tracking, which Slack lacks.
