How to Cancel Slack Pro
Quick Answer
To cancel Slack Pro, sign in to your slack workspace and click on the workspace name in the top left. Then navigate to settings & administration > billing.
Step-by-Step Cancellation
Open Workspace Settings
Sign in to your Slack workspace and click on the workspace name in the top left.
Go to Billing
Navigate to Settings & Administration > Billing.
Downgrade to Free
Click "Change plan" and select the Free plan. Only workspace owners/admins can do this.
Confirm downgrade
Review what you'll lose (message history beyond 90 days, integrations) and confirm the downgrade.
Cancellation Scripts
Watch out for these dark patterns when cancelling Slack Pro:
Warns about losing message history beyond 90 days
Shows how many integrations will be disabled on the free tier
Alternatives to Slack Pro
Alternatives to Slack Pro
Slack Free tier
Free alternative
Discord
Free alternative
Microsoft Teams Free
Free alternative
Google Chat
Free alternative
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Slack Free include?
Slack Free includes 90 days of message history, 10 integrations, and 1:1 video calls. It was previously limited to 10,000 messages.
Will I lose old messages when downgrading?
Messages older than 90 days become hidden on the free tier but are not deleted. They reappear if you upgrade again.
Can only workspace owners downgrade Slack?
Yes, only workspace owners and admins with billing permissions can change the subscription plan.
Is Microsoft Teams a good Slack alternative?
Teams is included with Microsoft 365 and offers similar messaging features. It integrates better with Microsoft products but has a steeper learning curve.
Does Slack offer nonprofit or education discounts?
Yes, Slack offers an 85% discount for eligible nonprofits and free Slack Pro for qualifying educational institutions.
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