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title: "mssgs vs Slack - The European Slack alternative"
description: "mssgs vs Slack comparison. Same features, your data in the EU. Slack alternative Europe."
canonical: https://mss.gs/en/mssgs-vs-slack
language: en
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# 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) | No | Yes |
| AI analysis of messages | Yes (training data) | None |
| DM spam protection | DMs always open | DM requests off by default |
| Bulk delete messages | No | Yes |
| **Unique features** |  |  |
| Webhooks | Per channel only | Global + per channel |
| Custom triggers (/command → webhook) | No | Yes |
| Multiple owners per group | No | Yes |
| User groups | Per channel only | Built-in |
| Email domain restriction | No | Built-in |
| Self-hosting possible | No | On request |
| **Standard features** |  |  |
| Channels | Yes | Yes |
| Voice calls | Yes | Yes |
| Bots & integrations | Yes | Yes |
| 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](https://mss.gs/en/contact). More questions? See the [full FAQ](https://mss.gs/en/faq).

## Frequently asked questions

**Can I import my Slack data?**

Export your Slack workspace and get in touch, we will help you make the switch.

**How long does switching take?**

Most teams are fully switched within a day. The basic setup takes 15 minutes, then it's just a matter of inviting your team.

**What if my group is used to Slack?**

mssgs works almost identically to Slack. Channels, DMs, replies & quotes, mentions, reactions - everything works as expected. The learning curve is minimal.

**Is mssgs a good Slack alternative for European companies?**

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.

**How much does mssgs cost compared to Slack?**

mssgs is free to start, no credit card needed. When creating an account you choose between a group account and a work account.

**Where is mssgs data stored?**

100% on servers in the EU (Netherlands/Germany). Private chats are end-to-end encrypted and all data is AES-256 encrypted at rest.

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