IN THE FIELD GUIDE
Idlepilot
idlepilot.com
Idle Pilot is a cloud-based service that maintains your Slack or Microsoft Teams availability according to your configured work hours, even when your laptop is closed, asleep, or off. It operates from the cloud, requiring a one-time setup via a desktop Chrome extension, and supports per-day schedules, lunch breaks, and vacation mode.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 9, 2026
A good fit for
- Users of Slack or Microsoft Teams who want to maintain presence during scheduled work hours without needing their laptop on
Know the limitations
- Requires desktop Google Chrome and a setup extension for initial linking; mobile-only linking is not supported
What you can do
Not confirmed yet.
Features
- Cloud presence for Slack or Microsoft Teams
- Per-day work hours scheduling with optional lunch breaks
- Vacation Mode that pauses scheduled presence based on selected platform status
- Activity History showing timeline of scheduled presence and breaks
- Instant off control to pause or cancel availability immediately
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
- Supports Slack and Microsoft Teams, one connected platform at a time
- Activity History timeline available in dashboard for presence patterns
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
Go beyond the starting price.
Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools
$9.00/month
$108.00 a year on these plans.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
Freedom PassCheapest fit Flat subscription | $9.00 | $108.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
A practical workflow
- Connect Slack or Microsoft Teams account once from a desktop browser using the Chrome extension
- Set your work hours, including days, hours, lunch breaks, and vacation mode
- Close your laptop; Idle Pilot keeps your platform available from the cloud during scheduled hours
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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