StaleMate
Inactive Channel Declutter and Automated Archiver
Automated channel governance bot that scans for inactive channels, provides 7-day grace period warnings, and archives idle channels with one-click restoration.
Flat for entire workspace
Install in 60 seconds. Zero credit card needed.
Why default Slack workflows fall short
Growing companies accumulate hundreds of dead channels from completed projects, past incidents, and temporary events. Channel sprawl impairs search, confuses new hires, and creates data retention compliance risks. Manual cleanup requires days of administrative auditing.
Workplace teams often attempt to solve this problem with informal message conventions, ad-hoc spreadsheets, or bloated enterprise suites. Spreadsheets quickly go stale because nobody wants to context switch out of Slack. Enterprise platforms require long procurement cycles and charge steep monthly fees for every single active member in your organization.
StaleMate solves this by keeping all operations inside your team channels and direct messages while charging a single flat rate.
Target Persona
Slack workspace administrators, IT directors, security and compliance managers.
Setup Requirements
- ✓ Any Slack free, Pro, Business+, or Enterprise Grid plan
- ✓ No separate web portal or database setup
- ✓ Installs with standard Slack OAuth permissions
Transparent Comparison vs Incumbents
No per-seat penalties, no surprise checkout upgrades, and zero bloated tiers.
| Solution | Pricing Model | Annual Cost (100 Users) | Key Limitation | Aprickly Pear Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StaleMate
Our App
| $15/mo flat Unlimited team members | $150/year | None. Zero per-user penalties as your team scales. | Flat per workspace. Unlimited channel scans. |
| Manual IT Audits | Hundreds of administrative hours per year | Variable / Per-Seat Tax | Admins spend days manually inspecting channels every quarter, often abandoned after a few months. | Automated weekly background scans that handle notices and archival without IT labor. |
| Enterprise Governance Suites | $2,000 to $10,000/year enterprise packages | Variable / Per-Seat Tax | Overkill configurations designed for multi-thousand employee enterprises with complex setup. | Flat $15/mo with zero configuration required beyond Slack installation. |
StaleMate
Our AppManual IT Audits
CompetitorEnterprise Governance Suites
CompetitorWhat StaleMate does for your team
Every capability is built specifically for Slack without requiring external tabs or third-party web apps.
Automated weekly channel scans detect channels without messages for 60 days.
Protects core channels with configurable whitelist (#general, #announcements).
Posts a 7-day grace period notice with an override button before taking action.
Any channel member can click Keep Channel Active to reset the countdown.
Admin audit log channel records all archivals with complete member counts.
One-click unarchive button inside the audit log restores channels instantly.
Realistic Block Kit message previews
See exactly how StaleMate renders inside channels, interactive modals, and direct message relays.
🧹 StaleMate Inactivity Notice
📦 Channel Archived: #proj-alpha-launch
#proj-alpha-launch was automatically archived after 60 days of inactivity and 7 days of grace warning.• Members at archival: 12
• Last message: July 14, 2026
Flat workspace pricing
No user counts. No monthly per-seat invoices. Pay one fixed rate regardless of your team size.
Or $150/year when paid annually.
Flat per workspace. Unlimited channel scans.
What is included:
- Automated 60-day inactivity detection across public channels
- 7-day grace warning notices posted in candidate channels
- One-click override button resets the countdown
- Protected channel whitelist for core team channels
- Central audit log with one-click instant unarchive button
- Unlimited workspace users with zero per-seat fees
Instant installation. No credit card required for trial.
Add StaleMate to your Slack workspace today
Start your 14-day free trial in under a minute. No credit card required, instant activation, and unlimited team members included from day one.
Questions? Contact us at apricklepear@efectotequila.com
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