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24 alternatives to Sblack

Ultra-lightweight Mac client for Slack, with Dark Mode.

Sblack is a lightweight Mac client for Slack that provides core messaging functionality with a built-in dark mode theme. Designed for Mac users who want a streamlined alternative to the official Slack application, it… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Sblack launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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Sblack▲288
Apply a dark theme to Slack for Mac ⚫️ ✨
2018 · sblack.online · its alternatives →
2
Slack for Mac▲937
A new, improved Slack desktop app for Mac
2016 · slack.com · its alternatives →
3
Slack▲2,714
Be less busy. Real-time messaging, archiving & search.
2013 · slack.com · its alternatives →
4
Slack 4.0▲472
A snappier, more efficient Slack desktop experience
2019 · slack.com · its alternatives →
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Slack Night Mode▲72
2016 · blog.lacour.me · its alternatives →
6
Franz▲877
Franz combines WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Gmail, Outlook, and native Signal in one desktop app with AI summaries, workspaces, and privacy-conscious local features.
2016 · meetfranz.com · its alternatives →
7
Swipes for Teams▲223
Slack client with built-in task management
2015 · swipesapp.com · its alternatives →
8
Franz 5▲451
One desktop app for (almost) all of your messaging apps
2017 · its alternatives →
9
Snapslack▲194
Send disappearing messages in Slack
2016 · its alternatives →
10
Slack Shared Channels▲480
Work with anyone in Slack
2017 · slack.com · its alternatives →
11
NightOwl▲320
Easily toggle your Macs Dark Mode with this menubar app.
2019 · nightowlapp.co · its alternatives →
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Linen.team – A lightweight, thread-first Slack alternative▲124
Hi HN! I'm Kam, the founder and one of the authors of Linen. Today, we are launching Linen.team (https://linen.team/), a lightweight threaded messaging app for your team. Modern workplace messaging apps (like Slack) are based on IRC, which is great for small groups, but as it scales, breaks down quickly: you either get overwhelmed by notifications or you have to turn them all off. Most chat apps have threads tacked on but aren't built from the ground up with this design in mind. We wanted to create a thread-first experience where you can organize and prioritize conversations…
2024 · its alternatives →
13
Slack Message Buttons▲611
Making messages more interactive with buttons
2016 · slack.com · its alternatives →
14
Smallchat Beta▲372
Slack integration for chatting with visitors to your website
2017 · small.chat · its alternatives →
15
I made a command-line Slack chat client▲90
Simple Slack client for the CLI. Contribute to TidalLabs/Slacker development by creating an account on GitHub.
2015 · github.com · its alternatives →
16
Twist 2.0▲291
For teams burnt out by real-time chat, work async, not ASAP
2021 · twist.com · its alternatives →
17
macOS Mojave▲635
The next generation of software for Macs
2018 · apple.com · its alternatives →
18
Slack 2.0▲424
Improvements that make working in Slack easier for everyone
2020 · its alternatives →
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SaveSlack – create searchable knowledgebase from your Slack community▲84
2022 · saveslack.com · its alternatives →
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Sortd for Slack▲323
Get Trello-style project boards right in your Slack!
2017 · sortd.com · its alternatives →
21
Shlack▲75
Whoa, a bash shell inside Slack!
2016 · shell.playplay.io · its alternatives →
22
Slack Themes▲342
Make your Slack pretty with custom themes
2015 · slackthemes.net · its alternatives →
23
Jamm for Slack▲218
Supercharge video collaboration in your Slack workspace
2020 · ringcentral.com · its alternatives →
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Slaask▲155
The customer service app for all Slack users.
2016 · get.slaask.com · its alternatives →

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