mssgs vs Slack
Same features. Your data in the EU.
Full comparison
The key differences at a glance.
| Slack | mssgs | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | ||
| Company | American (Salesforce) | Dutch (EU) |
| Data location | United States | 100% Netherlands |
| Privacy & security | ||
| End-to-end encryption (DM) | ||
| AI analysis of messages | Yes (training data) | None |
| DM spam protection | DMs always open | DM requests off by default |
| Bulk delete messages | ||
| Unique features | ||
| Server-wide webhooks | Per channel only | Global + per channel |
| Custom triggers (/command → webhook) | ||
| Multiple server owners | ||
| User Groups (server-wide) | Per channel only | Built-in |
| Email domain restriction | Built-in | |
| Self-hosting possible | On request | |
| Standard features | ||
| Unlimited channels | ||
| Voice & video calls | ||
| Bots & integrations | ||
| SSO (Google/Microsoft) | ||
| Mobile app performance | Medium | Fast |
| Desktop app performance | Medium | Fast |
Why teams switch
Data in Europe
Your team data stays in Dutch data centers. No CLOUD Act risks, no transfer problems.
No vendor lock-in
Dutch company, direct support. No dependency on Big Tech.
Personal support
Support from people who understand your situation. No ticket carousel.
Everything you're used to from Slack
- Channels, DMs, threads
- Mentions and reactions
- File sharing
- Search through everything
- Mobile apps
- Desktop apps
Plus a few extras
- EU data residency
- E2E encryption for DMs
- Custom triggers
- Multiple server owners
- No vendor lock-in
Switching is easy
Get started in three steps
Create a mssgs account
Sign up and set up your first channels.
Invite your team
Send invitations via email or share an invite link.
Import Slack history
Optional: export your Slack data and import into mssgs.
Need help? We're happy to assist with the migration. Contact us.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can export your Slack workspace and import the data into mssgs. We support messages, channels, and files.
Most teams are fully switched within a day. The basic setup takes 15 minutes, then it's just a matter of inviting your team.
mssgs works almost identically to Slack. Channels, DMs, threads, mentions, reactions - everything works as expected. The learning curve is minimal.