messaging
Slack vs Telegram
Slack started first, in 2013, the same year as Telegram.
Why Slack lasted
- It turned IRC-for-work into a company default and made search across chat a reason to stay.
- Salesforce bought it and the login did not vanish, which is the adult form of surviving.
Why Telegram lasted
- Channels, bots, and huge groups made it infrastructure for places WhatsApp is a family chat.
- Durov as a walking opposition brand is a distribution channel, for better and worse.
Questions
Which is older, Slack or Telegram?
Slack started first, in 2013, the same year as Telegram.
How long has Slack been running?
Slack has been up 13 years 34 days, since 2013-08-14.
How long has Telegram been running?
Telegram has been up 13 years 34 days, since 2013-08-14.
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