Reviewers largely see Slack as the default hub for team communication: fast, reliable, and far better than email for daily coordination, especially on remote teams. Channels, threads, search, file sharing, huddles, and broad integrations are the most praised features, helping teams keep work and alerts in one place. The main complaint is noise: too many notifications, too many channels, and threads that can bury important messages. Some also mention a learning curve, UI clutter, free-plan limits, pricing, and occasional lag or weak video calls.