communication Clone
How to Build an App Like Slack
Create a team messaging platform with channels, DMs, threads, and integrations.
$5,000 - $12,000
3-5 weeks
Complex
What Slack Does
Slack is a workplace communication tool organizing conversations into channels. Teams use it for real-time messaging, file sharing, and integrations with other tools.
Why Build a Slack Clone?
- Remote work driving demand for team communication
- Can build for specific industries with compliance needs
- High retention once teams adopt
- Clear SaaS monetization model
Core MVP Features for Slack Clone
User-Facing
- •Workspace creation
- •Channel management
- •Direct messaging
- •Message threads
- •File sharing
- •Search functionality
- •Notifications
Admin Panel
- •User management
- •Workspace settings
- •Usage analytics
- •Billing management
Integrations
- •Real-time messaging (WebSockets)
- •File storage (S3)
- •Email notifications
- •Webhook support
Niche Opportunities for Your Slack Clone
Instead of competing with Slack directly, focus on an underserved niche:
Healthcare-compliant messaging (HIPAA)Legal industry communicationEducation-focused (teachers + students)Gaming community platformsOpen-source alternative (self-hosted)
Slack Clone: Cost & Timeline
$5,000 - $12,000
Fixed price for MVP development
3-5 weeks
From kickoff to launch
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