The Best Slack Apps in 2025
10 Slack Apps to make your life easier
Slack’s great. Until it isn’t. Endless pings, missing files, vague replies… it’s basically modern-day office chaos with emojis. But with the right apps and integrations, Slack can become the central hub that actually helps you get stuff done, not just another distraction.
These Slack apps are built for real productivity in 2025, pair these up with our top 10 slack tips, and you’ll be unstoppable.
| App | What It Does | Why It’s Useful |
|---|---|---|
| Google Calendar | Syncs calendar & status | Avoids interruption during meetings |
| Notion | Embed & preview docs | Keeps content in-context |
| Zapier | App automation | Automates boring stuff |
| Donut | Coffee chat pairings | Improves team culture |
| Simple Poll | Slack-based surveys | Quick team decisions |
| Loom | Video messages & previews | Better than typing it all out |
| Slack Scheduler | Timed messages | Works across time zones |
| Trello / Asana | Project updates | Keeps everyone in sync |
| Giphy | GIF reactions | Team fun, when used sparingly |
| Geekbot | Automated standups | Async team alignment |
1. Google Calendar
What it does: Syncs your meetings and availability right inside Slack.
Why it’s useful: Automatically sets your status to "In a Meeting" so teammates don’t expect a reply while you're deep in a Zoom call.
Tip: Connect via the Slack App Directory and enable daily reminders.
2. Notion
What it does: Lets you preview Notion pages, databases, and updates directly in Slack.
Why it’s useful: You can send context (not chaos) into project channels without 12 extra clicks.
Tip: Great for teams who live in Notion but still want updates where chat happens.
3. Zapier
What it does: Automates tasks between Slack and 5,000+ other apps.
Why it’s useful: Perfect for “When a form is submitted, alert this channel” or “If Trello card moves to Done, message me.”
Tip: Use it to trigger status updates, channel alerts, or custom workflows.
4. Donut
What it does: Pairs teammates for virtual coffee chats or intros.
Why it’s useful: Builds remote culture without forcing another scheduled meeting.
Tip: Use for onboarding or random chats across teams, especially in async setups.
5. Simple Poll
What it does: Runs quick polls and surveys inside Slack.
Why it’s useful: Get answers without starting a thread war or adding another Google Form to the mix.
Tip: Use it to vote on decisions, lunch plans, or “Are we doing meetings today or not?”
6. Loom
What it does: Embed Loom videos with previews and auto-transcripts right into Slack.
Why it’s useful: Explain ideas, updates, or bugs with voice + screen, far quicker than typing a novella.
Tip: Use for async team updates or feedback walkthroughs.
7. Slack Scheduler
What it does: Schedules Slack messages to be sent later (even better than Slack’s native option).
Why it’s useful: Great if your team spans time zones or you work late but don’t want to ping everyone at 1am.
Tip: Batch schedule all your Monday messages on Friday.
8. Trello / Asana
What it does: Pushes project updates to Slack channels.
Why it’s useful: Keeps everyone informed when tasks move forward, without needing to open another tab.
Tip: Link project boards to relevant Slack channels so updates stay where the chatter happens.
9. Giphy (Use with restraint)
What it does: Adds gifs to your Slack threads.
Why it’s useful: Brings a bit of levity to the day. Just don’t overdo it or spam threads.
Tip: Use /giphy [keyword] and click shuffle until you find a safe-for-work winner.
10. Geekbot
What it does: Runs automated standups, retros, and check-ins via Slack.
Why it’s useful: Aligns teams without awkward Zoom silences.
Tip: Use for async standups, Geekbot will gather and post everyone’s answers on a schedule.
Our thoughts on it all
The right Slack apps don’t just save time, they protect your sanity! From solo freelancers to working with a distributed team, integrating the right tools can turn Slack from “just another inbox” into a real productivity command centre.
