Cancel GuidesLast updated: June 2026

How to Cancel Slack — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Pricing reminder

You're paying $7.25/user/month (Pro), $12.50/user/month (Business+), or custom Enterprise Grid pricing. Slack AI add-on is $10/user/month.

Cancel on Web (Workspace owner only)

  1. 1

    Sign in to slack.com and open your workspace.

  2. 2

    Click your workspace name (top-left) > Tools & settings > Workspace settings.

  3. 3

    Click Billing in the sidebar (you must be a Workspace Owner).

  4. 4

    Click Cancel subscription.

  5. 5

    Choose to cancel at the end of the period or immediately, then confirm.

Cancel on Slack Desktop App

  1. 1

    Open Slack and click your workspace name (top-left).

  2. 2

    Choose Tools & settings > Workspace settings.

  3. 3

    A browser window opens — click Billing.

  4. 4

    Click Cancel subscription and confirm.

What happens after cancellation

  • Your workspace converts to the Free plan at the end of your billing period.

  • Free plan limits: 90 days of message history visible, 10 integrations max, 1:1 voice and video calls only.

  • Older messages beyond 90 days are hidden but not deleted — they return if you upgrade again.

  • Channels, members, and shared files remain in the workspace.

Will I lose my data, playlists, or history?

Slack retains your full message history indefinitely on Pro/Business+ plans. On the Free plan, messages older than 90 days are hidden but stored on Slack's servers. Files attached to hidden messages remain accessible via direct links. Workspace owners can export full history via Workspace Settings > Import/Export Data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1Will I lose old Slack messages after cancelling?

Messages aren't deleted — they become hidden after 90 days on the Free plan. They reappear in their original threads if you upgrade again. You can also export the full history as JSON via Workspace Settings before downgrading.

Q2I want to delete my whole Slack workspace, not just cancel — how?

Workspace owners can delete the entire workspace via Workspace Settings > Settings & Permissions > Delete Workspace. This is permanent — all messages, files, and channels are removed after a 30-day grace period.

Q3Can I downgrade individual users instead of cancelling the whole subscription?

On the per-user pricing model, you can deactivate individual accounts — they stop counting toward billing immediately. You can also move users to single-channel guest status (free) for limited access.

Q4What's the difference between Pro and Business+ before I downgrade?

Pro ($7.25/user/mo) adds unlimited message history, unlimited integrations, group voice/video, and screen sharing. Business+ ($12.50/user/mo) adds SSO, compliance exports, 99.99% uptime SLA, and 24/7 support. For most teams under 50, Pro is sufficient.

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