mssgs vs Slack
Same features. Your data in the EU.
Full comparison
mssgs is a European alternative to Slack: the same core features (channels, DMs, voice calls and integrations), with all data hosted 100% in the EU (Netherlands/Germany). Below is the full feature-by-feature comparison.
| 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 | ||
| Webhooks | Per channel only | Global + per channel |
| Custom triggers (/command → webhook) | ||
| Multiple owners per group | ||
| User groups | Per channel only | Built-in |
| Email domain restriction | Built-in | |
| Self-hosting possible | On request | |
| Standard features | ||
| Channels | ||
| Voice calls | ||
| Bots & integrations | ||
| Mobile app performance | Medium | Fast |
| Desktop app performance | Medium | Fast |
Why people switch
Data in Europe
Your 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, replies & quotes
- 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 owners per group
- No vendor lock-in
Switching is easy
Get started in three steps
Create a mssgs account
Free to start, no credit card needed. Set up your first channels.
Invite your people
Send invitations via email or share an invite link.
Bring your history
Optional: export your Slack data and get in touch, we will help you make the switch.
Need help? We're happy to assist with the migration. Contact us. More questions? See the full FAQ.
Frequently asked questions
Export your Slack workspace and get in touch, we will help you make the switch.
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, replies & quotes, mentions, reactions - everything works as expected. The learning curve is minimal.
Yes. mssgs offers the same core features as Slack (channels, DMs, voice calls and integrations), with all data hosted 100% in the EU (Netherlands/Germany). It is GDPR-compliant and a data processing agreement is available.
mssgs is free to start, no credit card needed. When creating an account you choose between a group account and a work account.
100% on servers in the EU (Netherlands/Germany). Private chats are end-to-end encrypted and all data is AES-256 encrypted at rest.