// Interkom blog
Notes on calmer,
private team chat.
Writing from Interkom Labs on private team communication, end-to-end encryption, and building a Slack alternative your company actually owns.
A private Slack alternative: what to look for (and why teams switch)
Cost creep, channel noise, and where your messages actually live. A practical guide to choosing a Slack alternative in 2026 — and how Interkom approaches it.
Read the guide →Interkom vs Slack: an honest comparison
A straight head-to-head on privacy, encryption, ownership, native apps and pricing — including the cases where Slack is still the better choice.
Read the comparison →