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ilankessler
Sep 04, 2025Copper Contributor
Anyone else feel like Teams is turning into Slack but slower?
Been using Teams at work and lately it feels like they’re adding a ton of features that kinda look like Slack (channels, reactions, integrations etc). But somehow it all feels heavier and slower to u...
gracemiller
Sep 07, 2025Brass Contributor
You're definitely not alone—many users feel that Microsoft Teams is becoming more like Slack in terms of features (channels, threads, emojis, integrations), but with slower performance and a heavier UI. While Teams has strong integration with Microsoft 365, it can feel bloated, especially in large orgs or slower machines. Slack tends to be snappier and more focused on real-time messaging, while Teams tries to be an all-in-one collaboration suite. So yes, your impatience is valid—it's a common sentiment among Teams users.