Compare Element and Google Workspace 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 month per user
$6.00 Per Month
Element
Star Rating
(42)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 month per user
Browse all 2 pricing plansGoogle Workspace
Star Rating
(47,764)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Workspace excels in providing a comprehensive suite of tools, integrating email, documents, storage, and meetings all in one platform. This integration enhances efficiency and reduces delays, making it a favorite for teams looking for seamless collaboration.
- Users say that Element stands out for its strong focus on security, particularly its end-to-end encryption. This feature is crucial for those who prioritize data sovereignty and privacy, as highlighted by users who appreciate the control it offers over their communications.
- Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's user-friendly interface and quick implementation process significantly enhance the onboarding experience. Many users find the intuitive design helps them get started quickly, which is a major advantage for businesses looking to minimize downtime.
- According to verified reviews, Element's decentralized architecture is a key selling point for users who value flexibility in team communication. The ability to manage channels for various projects is praised, making it a suitable choice for teams with diverse needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Google Workspace's collaborative features, such as real-time editing in Docs, Sheets, and Slides, are particularly beneficial for teams that need to work simultaneously on projects. This capability fosters a more dynamic and productive work environment.
- Users appreciate that while Element offers a solid security framework, it may not match the overall user satisfaction and feature richness of Google Workspace. The latter's higher ratings in areas like ease of use and quality of support suggest that it may be a better fit for teams seeking a more robust and integrated solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Element
Element Business
$5.00
1 month per user
For teams who need secure communications hosted in our secure cloud hosting service.
- The Element app
- Cloud admin console
- Customer support
Google Workspace
Business Starter
$6.00
Per Month
- Custom and secure business email
- 100 participant video meetings
- 30 GB storage per user
Free Trial
Element
Free Trial is available
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
30
9.1
37,843
Ease of Use
8.6
30
9.3
38,067
Ease of Setup
8.8
12
9.2
9,984
Ease of Admin
8.1
9
9.0
8,408
Quality of Support
8.0
26
8.6
30,174
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
10
9.0
7,735
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
30
8.7
36,539
Features by Category
File Management
Not enough data
9.2
8031
Not enough data
9.1
8083
Not enough data
9.0
8166
Not enough data
8.9
8209
Not enough data
9.0
7799
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Not enough data
7.6
128
Not enough data
7.9
131
Not enough data
8.0
128
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
7579
Not enough data
9.4
8410
Not enough data
9.2
7913
Not enough data
8.8
6861
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
6048
Not enough data
8.9
5870
Not enough data
9.1
5818
Not enough data
8.4
6306
Not enough data
8.7
5300
Not enough data
9.1
6430
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
2152
Not enough data
8.8
1742
Not enough data
8.8
1668
Not enough data
8.8
1509
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.3
23
8.8
2106
8.7
24
8.8
2231
8.3
24
8.7
2047
Business Instant Messaging
8.0
19
9.0
2187
7.5
18
9.0
2236
Business Instant Messaging
8.3
22
9.0
2274
9.2
22
9.1
2345
8.6
22
8.7
1887
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.3
259
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.2
253
Not enough data
8.2
252
Not enough data
8.2
250
Not enough data
8.3
251
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.2
139
Not enough data
8.2
138
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
8.9
2826
Not enough data
8.4
2432
Not enough data
8.3
2316
Not enough data
8.7
2728
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
9.0
3099
Not enough data
9.0
3154
Not enough data
9.1
3270
Application Tools
Not enough data
8.8
2500
Not enough data
8.6
2576
Not enough data
9.1
2873
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
8.4
226
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
1829
Not enough data
8.8
1819
Not enough data
9.5
1858
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.6
1709
Not enough data
8.1
1712
Not enough data
8.3
1642
Not enough data
9.4
1823
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
1609
Not enough data
9.2
1712
Not enough data
9.4
1765
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
551
Not enough data
8.2
540
Not enough data
7.6
537
Not enough data
8.4
545
Not enough data
7.3
527
Not enough data
8.1
535
Not enough data
7.8
534
Calculating
Not enough data
8.9
1868
Not enough data
8.9
1760
Insights
Not enough data
8.7
1741
Not enough data
8.9
1807
Editing
Not enough data
8.5
1742
Not enough data
9.4
1911
Not enough data
8.9
1798
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
1601
Not enough data
9.2
1820
Not enough data
9.1
1833
Not enough data
9.5
1925
Applications
Not enough data
9.3
1545
Not enough data
9.1
1357
Not enough data
8.3
1250
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.4
1571
Not enough data
9.0
1236
Not enough data
9.4
1459
Management
Not enough data
9.2
1400
Not enough data
9.1
1286
Not enough data
9.5
1344
Agentic AI - Office Suites
Not enough data
8.1
422
Not enough data
8.2
431
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.0
5952
Not enough data
9.1
4196
Not enough data
8.3
3657
Not enough data
9.0
4245
Not enough data
8.9
3984
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
9.1
5816
Not enough data
8.5
5191
Not enough data
8.8
5472
Not enough data
9.2
4185
Software Type
Not enough data
9.1
5767
Not enough data
9.2
4256
Not enough data
8.9
3831
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
8.2
396
Not enough data
7.9
400
Not enough data
8.3
397
Survey Management
Not enough data
9.0
1020
Not enough data
9.0
1042
Not enough data
8.4
998
Not enough data
8.9
1015
Survey Customization
Not enough data
8.5
868
Not enough data
8.4
921
Not enough data
8.6
915
Not enough data
8.4
759
Survey Insights
Not enough data
8.8
998
Not enough data
8.4
764
Not enough data
9.0
974
Not enough data
9.0
969
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
8.3
83
Not enough data
7.9
82
Not enough data
8.2
83
Calendar View
Not enough data
9.2
1470
Not enough data
9.2
1434
Shared Calendar
Not enough data
9.3
1491
Not enough data
9.1
1442
Accessibility
Not enough data
8.8
1253
Not enough data
8.6
1309
Integration
Not enough data
9.0
1376
Not enough data
8.9
1351
Not enough data
8.9
1366
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
1400
Not enough data
8.8
1254
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
777
Not enough data
8.2
777
Not enough data
8.1
774
Agentic AI - Calendar
Not enough data
8.2
322
Design
Not enough data
8.7
1419
Not enough data
8.4
1428
Not enough data
8.5
1422
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.4
1537
Not enough data
9.3
1504
File Types
Not enough data
9.2
1518
Not enough data
9.0
1488
Not enough data
8.7
1241
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
9.1
1498
Not enough data
9.0
1449
Not enough data
9.3
1524
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
9.3
1478
Not enough data
8.9
1316
Not enough data
9.1
1393
Operating System
Not enough data
9.2
1369
Not enough data
9.0
1348
Not enough data
8.2
1095
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
770
Not enough data
8.6
759
Not enough data
7.8
747
Not enough data
8.2
748
Not enough data
8.1
742
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
7.7
317
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
853
Not enough data
8.4
845
Not enough data
8.2
837
Not enough data
8.1
340
Not enough data
8.5
343
Not enough data
7.8
333
Frontline Worker Communication PlatformsHide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administrative Tasks - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication Features - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
7.7
75
Customizations
Not enough data
8.4
426
Not enough data
8.8
430
Not enough data
8.4
394
Not enough data
8.5
405
Growth
Not enough data
8.4
337
Not enough data
8.5
363
Not enough data
8.5
338
Not enough data
8.1
320
Not enough data
8.6
344
Content
Not enough data
8.9
392
Not enough data
8.8
402
Not enough data
8.7
398
Not enough data
8.4
142
Support
Not enough data
8.4
149
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Element and Google Workspace are categorized as Business Instant Messaging
Unique Categories
Element is categorized as Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Google Workspace is categorized as Screen Sharing, Note-Taking Software, Spreadsheets, Website Builder, Presentation, Document Creation, Cloud Content Collaboration, Office Suites, Calendar, Email, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Element
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Workspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
14.7%
Computer Software
11.8%
Marketing and Advertising
8.8%
Writing and Editing
5.9%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.9%
Other
52.9%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Education Management
8.3%
Computer Software
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Higher Education
5.1%
Other
62.9%
Discussions
Element has no discussions with answers
Internet Connection
25 Comments
KP
yes , company can working on it. but company need a focus on real time network customer thingsRead more
Is there a way to see everyone all at once on the screen?
21 Comments
CS
No, there is no way to see everyone all at once on the screen in Google hangouts. If you want that feature go for zoom video conferencing app.Read more
Is that possible to see the files from multiple Google accounts simultaneously?
17 Comments
SD
Yes you can do it, always you share your docs wit them or you can grant those accounts over your docs. You have multiple ways to do it even sharing by links.Read more
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