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Best all-in-one workspaces for a small team
Chat, docs, tasks and meetings in one place. How the main options differ, including where Dock is weaker.
The shortlist
| Tool | Where it shines | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Dock | Self-hosted, no seat fee, everything in one | Smaller ecosystem, no recording |
| Lark | Very broad suite, mobile apps, large meetings | Hosted by the vendor; per-user pricing |
| Microsoft 365 + Teams | Office apps and enterprise controls | Large and complex |
| Google Workspace | Email, Sheets and Meet | Chat is not the centre |
| Notion + Slack | Best-of-breed pair | Two bills and two logins |
How to choose
Ask three questions. Do you need to host it yourself? Do you need email and spreadsheets? Do you need external guests? Your answers narrow the field quickly.
Questions
Can one tool replace five?
Often, for a small team. Use the tool sprawl audit to count.
What is missing from Dock?
Recording, external chats, native mobile apps, Sheets and Slides.