About Tool

Huddles integrates directly into Slack  when teams need to collaborate quickly, solve a problem, or catch up, they can start a Huddle instead of scheduling a formal meeting. It’s ideal for spontaneous collaboration or short discussions, allowing audio or video calls and optional screen sharing. Because it’s built into the workspace, Huddles reduces friction: you don’t need to open a separate video‑call app or schedule a meeting. It helps distributed or remote teams stay connected, streamline communication, and work more fluidly, blending chat, files, and voice/video collaboration in one environment.

Key Features

• One-click start of voice or video conversation directly from Slack workspace
• Option to share your screen during a Huddle for collaborative review, design, code review or presentations
• Works alongside Slack chat and channels context, files, and message history remain accessible during Huddles
• Lightweight and informal designed for quick syncs, brainstorms, ad‑hoc collaboration rather than formal meetings
• Ability for participants to join or leave easily, without scheduling or long-form meeting setup
• Supports multiple participants (team members, collaborators) for unscheduled group discussions

Pros:

• Quick and frictionless start a call instantly within Slack, no need for scheduling or separate apps
• Keeps communication within context discussion happens in the same workspace where files, messages and channels reside
• Great for remote and distributed teams needing frequent spontaneous collaboration
• Helps reduce meeting fatigue ideal for short check-ins, brainstorming, quick decisions or collaborative work
• Convenient for teams already using Slack no need to manage separate conferencing tools

Cons:

• Not built for formal or long‑duration meetings more suited to quick catch‑ups and informal discussions
• Functionality is simpler compared to dedicated video conferencing tools (e.g. fewer advanced meeting controls, recording, large meeting support)
• Reliant on Slack requires participants to be in Slack workspace and have reliable internet for voice/video
• For teams working across time zones or needing structured scheduling, may still require formal meetings or calls outside Huddles

Who is Using?

Huddles is used by small to large teams, especially remote or distributed ones, working in tech companies, startups, agencies, and distributed organizations. It suits teams that rely on quick collaboration, informal check-ins, code or design reviews, real‑time coordination, or remote work especially where speed and context are prioritized over formal meeting structure.

Pricing

Huddles is part of Slack’s core offering teams using Slack (free or paid plans) can access it. Availability of screen sharing or video features may depend on Slack plan (free vs paid), and advanced workspace or enterprise licensing may influence participant limits or feature set.

What Makes Unique?

Huddles stands out by embedding spontaneous audio/video collaboration directly into a team’s existing chat workspace. Rather than switching between messaging, video‑call apps, and project tools, Huddles keeps everything in one place reducing overhead, streamlining communication, and preserving context across messages, files, and calls. This tight integration with team workflow offers a seamless collaboration experience that many standalone tools don’t match.

How We Rated It:

• Ease of Use: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ — Launching a Huddle is quick and intuitive; minimal setup required
• Features: ⭐⭐⭐☆ — Basic voice/video and screen sharing adequate for informal collaboration, but not a full-featured meeting platform
• Value for Money: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ — Highly valuable for teams already using Slack; no extra subscription needed beyond Slack plan
• Flexibility & Utility: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ — Excellent for quick calls, remote teamwork, code/design reviews, and asynchronous‑to‑synchronous collaboration

Huddles is a simple yet effective feature for teams needing quick, informal audio/video collaboration without the friction of scheduling or switching tools. It works particularly well for remote or distributed teams relying on rapid communication and shared context. While it doesn’t replace full-blown conferencing tools for large or formal meetings, for day-to-day collaboration, brainstorming, and ad‑hoc syncs, Huddles offers convenience, efficiency, and integration making it a valuable part of a modern team’s workflow.