Slack is a fast growing platform that allows teams to communicate with each other. What started as an internal communication tool used within Stewart Butterfield's company, Tiny Speck, during their work on the development of Glitch, an online game, is now an internationally known app with 12+ million users that helps teams move forward each and everyday.
Thanks to Slack's extensive API and app's platform, productivity tools and services can build their own bots into the Slack ecosystem for you to leverage in your conversations. This blog covers four popular project management tools and their Slack integrations. They all offer free plans, so give 'em a try and see which you like best!
What it is: Monday.com is a user-friendly work operating system (Work OS) that powers teams to run projects and workflows easily. It's a flexible platform that handles task management, project planning, and team collaboration. Monday.com is known for its highly customizable interfaces and a wide range of integrations.
Integration with Slack: Monday.com integrates seamlessly with Slack, allowing users to view updates, create tasks, and make changes to their Monday.com boards directly from Slack. This integration helps streamline communication and project management by bringing Monday.com's capabilities into the Slack environment, facilitating real-time updates and collaboration without leaving Slack.
Install Monday.com bot in Slack
What it is: Jira is a popular project management tool designed primarily for software development teams. With it's simple but powerful issue tracking interface, agile project management, and customizable workflows. Jira is known for its robustness and is widely used for tracking complex projects and bugs.
Integration with Slack: Jira's integration with Slack enhances team collaboration by allowing users to create, manage, and track Jira issues directly within Slack. It offers real-time notifications on issue updates and changes, making it easier for teams to stay informed and react quickly to developments in their projects without leaving Slack.
What it is: Asana is a project management tool that helps teams organize, track, and manage their work. It's not as intense as some of the others and is a user-friendly task assignment and progress tracking platform. Asana is used by teams to streamline workflow management, organize work, and boost productivity.
Integration with Slack: Asana integrates with Slack to provide updates on tasks and projects directly within the Slack workspace. Users can create tasks, receive notifications, and even complete tasks from within Slack, ensuring that team communication and task management are closely aligned and easily accessible.
What it is: Trello is a visual project tool that utilizes boards, lists, and cards to help organize and prioritize projects. It's known for its basic, intuitive interface and is widely used for managing tasks and collaborative projects across various industries.
Integration with Slack: Trello's integration with Slack allows users to add cards, make updates, and receive notifications about Trello boards without leaving the Slack messages and channels. This integration streamlines workflow and communication, enabling teams to manage their Trello tasks while collaborating in Slack seamlessly.
