Microsoft 365 E5 is better suited for organizations looking for a comprehensive suite of productivity and security tools, while Slack Enterprise Grid is ideal for large, complex organizations that prioritize communication, collaboration, and workspace management.
| Attribute | Microsoft 365 E5 | Slack Enterprise Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Microsoft 365 E5 | Slack Enterprise Grid |
| Description | Combines productivity apps with advanced security, compliance, and analytical capabilities. Includes apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Provides tools for managing apps, services, data, devices, and users. Offers features like Microsoft Teams Phone System, Audio Conferencing, and Power BI Pro. | Designed for large, complex organizations, allowing them to maintain the agility of a small company while leveraging enterprise-wide resources and knowledge. Allows dividing the organization into smaller, manageable workspaces while maintaining connectivity and collaboration across departments. |
| Key Features | Advanced security, compliance, and analytical capabilities; integrated and automated security features for identity and threat protection; centralized information protection and compliance capabilities; simplified identity and access management; tools for eDiscovery and advanced audit; optimized scheduling, process, and task management; real-time co-authoring and editing; Microsoft Teams integration. | Organizing work across unlimited dedicated workspaces; collaborating with shared channels; searching across workspaces; robust APIs to connect with internal tools and systems; real-time communication, file sharing, and project management; security and governance features suitable for regulated industries; SAML-based SSO, SCIM provisioning, enterprise key management, and custom message retention. |
| Security Features | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB); Microsoft Defender for Endpoint; Advanced Threat Protection (ATP); Data Loss Prevention (DLP); Extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities; Insider risk management; Advanced eDiscovery and Advanced Audit. | SAML-based single sign-on (SSO); SCIM provisioning; enterprise key management; custom message retention; compliance with standards like FedRAMP, GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO 27001; Audit Log API for monitoring third-party applications and audit events; native DLP features; integration with third-party DLP solutions. |
| Integrations | Integrates with CRM systems, project management software, and HR platforms; allows importing and archiving non-Microsoft data through built-in data connectors. | Integrates with CRM systems, project management software, and HR platforms; offers robust APIs for integrating with proprietary systems; supports integrations with tools like Power Automate, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Teams. |
| Scalability | Designed to scale and accommodate changing user needs; simplified identity and access management with Entra ID and Intune; supports application installation on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 mobile devices. | Designed to scale with large organizations, supporting up to 500,000 people; allows administrators to divide the organization into separate workspaces while maintaining connectivity; SCIM provisioning and real-time active directory sync are supported for user management. |
| Collaboration | Real-time co-authoring and editing; Microsoft Teams integration for chat, meetings, calling, and collaboration; Yammer for enterprise social messaging. | Real-time communication, file sharing, and project management; dedicated spaces for teams to work together; shared channels for collaboration; direct messages, conversation channels, and voice/video calls. |
| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention helps identify, monitor, and protect sensitive items; advanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to prevent unauthorized data sharing. | Includes native DLP features to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized sharing of information; allows integration with third-party DLP solutions for enhanced data protection; DLP solutions monitor data traffic, block unauthorized transfers, and detect risky behavior. |
| eDiscovery and Compliance | Tools that facilitate search across Microsoft 365 data for specific information in legal cases and internal audits; Advanced eDiscovery and Advanced Audit. | Allows integration with solutions that streamline early case assessment and eDiscovery; supports integration with information governance and archiving solutions for data retention and compliance. |
| Pricing | License subscriptions are charged per user per month. Microsoft 365 E5 Security and E5 Compliance add-ons are available for organizations already using Microsoft 365 E3. | Customized based on the organization's size and specific needs. |
| Ratings | Not available | Not available |