Slack is a collaboration hub for work, no matter what work you do. It's a place where conversations happen, decisions are made, and information is always at your fingertips. With Slack, your team is better connected.
Publisher’s description
What is Slack Beta?
Slack Beta by Slack Technologies Inc. is proprietary Windows software in the chat & messaging category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 102.1 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.26.0-beta2, released on July 27, 2022. The version history goes back to July 27, 2022: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Slack Beta is a chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Slack Beta safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.slack-edge.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E15FA55B37F98036CB9FD85E6BE1220F2DAA9877BEB379375F9E973619B28A13· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.26.0-beta2Latest | July 27, 2022 | 102.1 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.26.0-beta1 | July 27, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SlackTechnologies.Slack.Beta -eSlackSetup.exe -sRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask slack@betaInformation
- Publisher
- Slack Technologies Inc.
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 4.26.0-beta2
- Released
- July 27, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- July 27, 2022
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- slack.com
- winget ID
- SlackTechnologies.Slack.Beta
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Slack Beta free?
Slack Beta is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Slack Beta safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.slack-edge.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Slack Beta with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Slack Beta be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Slack Beta support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Slack Beta run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Slack Beta?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 27, 2022.
Can I use Slack Beta without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Slack Beta?
Signal, Discord, Telegram Desktop, Rocket.Chat and Viber. The alternatives page compares them.
