Slack Enterprise Grid: Beyond Business+
Slack Enterprise Grid is built for scale; not just more users, but more structure, control, and security. It transforms how large organizations communicate by linking multiple workspaces under one umbrella while keeping admin visibility and compliance airtight.
From single workspace to federated architecture. Enterprise Key Management, unlimited workspaces, and security for 500,000+ users.
The Fundamental Difference: Architecture Philosophy
This isn't about features. It's about whether your organization operates as one unified entity or a federation of distinct business units.
Business+: Single Workspace Model
One workspace, one community. Designed for cohesive organizations scaling up. Thousands of employees can thrive here, but you're all in the same virtual building.
Enterprise Grid: Federated Multi-Workspace
Organization of organizations. Unlimited workspaces under one umbrella. Each subsidiary, region, or brand gets autonomy while staying connected through universal search and cross-workspace channels.
Visual Workspace Architecture
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Enterprise Grid Exclusive Features
These capabilities are not available on Business+. They're designed for massive scale, advanced security programs, and regulated industries.
🔐 Enterprise Key Management (EKM)
Your organization controls encryption keys in your own AWS KMS. Revoke keys to make data cryptographically inaccessible; even to Slack.
Grid Only🛡️ DLP and SIEM Integration
Connect to McAfee, Symantec, Splunk, or Sumo Logic. Real-time scanning blocks sensitive data leaks before they happen.
Grid Only🌍 Data Residency Controls
Choose where data lives: USA, EU, Japan, Australia. Essential for GDPR and data sovereignty compliance.
Grid Only📋 FINRA and FedRAMP Support
Certified for financial services (FINRA) and U.S. federal government (FedRAMP Moderate). Non-negotiable for these sectors.
Grid Only📱 Enterprise Mobility Management
Enforce mobile security policies: block downloads on unmanaged devices, prevent copy/paste of sensitive data.
Grid Only🔍 Advanced eDiscovery Integration
Connect to Onna or Logikcull for legally defensible data exports. Far superior to native JSON exports for litigation.
Grid Only🔒 IP Allowlisting
Restrict access to corporate network or VPN IP ranges. Prevents unauthorized access from external locations.
Grid Only👥 Dedicated Account Team
Customer success manager and account executive for strategic guidance, deployment support, and proactive optimization.
Grid OnlyFeature by Feature: Business+ vs Enterprise Grid
Comprehensive comparison of capabilities across both plans.
| Feature Category | Business+ | Enterprise Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Single workspace | Unlimited workspaces (federated) |
| Maximum Users | No hard limit (single workspace constraints apply) | Up to 500,000+ |
| Pricing Model | $15/user/month (annual) | Custom quote (~$230/user/year+) |
| Message History | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ Unlimited |
| Integrations | ✅ Unlimited apps | ✅ Unlimited apps |
| SAML SSO | ✅ Supported | ✅ Supported |
| SCIM Provisioning | ✅ Supported | ✅ Enhanced with AD sync |
| Enterprise Key Management | ❌ Not available | ✅ Own encryption keys |
| DLP Integration | ❌ Not available | ✅ McAfee, Symantec, etc. |
| SIEM Integration | ❌ Not available | ✅ Splunk, Sumo Logic, etc. |
| Data Residency | ❌ Not available | ✅ Choose region |
| FINRA Compliance | ❌ Not certified | ✅ Certified |
| FedRAMP Moderate | ❌ Not certified | ✅ Authorized |
| IP Allowlisting | ❌ Not available | ✅ Restrict by IP |
| Support | 24/7, 4-hour response | 24/7 + dedicated team |
| Uptime SLA | 99.99% | 99.99% |
| Slack Atlas | Paid add-on | Included or add-on |
Enterprise Grid Cost Calculator and ROI Analysis
Calculate your annual investment and compare against the cost of security incidents and compliance failures.
Interactive Decision Tree: Which Plan Is Right for You?
Answer these questions to get a data-driven recommendation.
✅ Recommendation: Slack Business+
Your organization profile suggests Business+ provides all necessary capabilities. You'll save significantly compared to Enterprise Grid while getting:
- Unlimited message history and integrations
- SAML SSO and SCIM provisioning
- 99.99% uptime SLA and 24/7 support
- Basic compliance features (HIPAA with BAA)
Estimated Annual Cost for 5,000 users: ~$900,000 (vs ~$1.4M for Grid)
🏢 Recommendation: Slack Enterprise Grid
Your requirements demand Enterprise Grid's exclusive capabilities. The premium investment is justified by:
- Multi-workspace architecture for complex organizations
- Enterprise Key Management for encryption control
- FINRA/FedRAMP compliance certifications
- DLP, SIEM, and EMM integrations for security ecosystem
- Data residency and IP allowlisting
- Dedicated account and customer success teams
Action: Contact Slack sales for custom quote. Negotiate aggressively—target 20-30% discount for large deployments.
Supercharge Enterprise Slack With Native Task Management
Running Slack at enterprise scale? Add Suptask to turn channels into ticketing systems, track cross-workspace projects, and manage tasks without context switching. Built for Grid complexity.
Trusted by Fortune 500 companies • SSO & compliance-ready • Scales to 500K users
Frequently Asked Questions About Enterprise Grid
Common questions from IT leaders evaluating the upgrade from Business+.
The Strategic Decision: Align Architecture With Reality
Enterprise Grid is mandatory for conglomerates, serial acquirers, highly regulated industries (FINRA/FedRAMP), and organizations requiring enterprise-grade security integrations. For unified companies—even at massive scale—Business+ provides exceptional value. Use the decision tree above to map your specific requirements.
