Compare Element and Slack
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 month per user
$0.00
Element
Star Rating
(43)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 month per user
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Slack
Star Rating
(38,956)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Slack excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and seamless integrations with popular tools like Google and Microsoft apps. Users appreciate features like secure channels for private team communication, enhancing collaboration.
- According to verified reviews, Element stands out for its strong focus on security, particularly its end-to-end encryption. Users highlight this feature as crucial for maintaining data sovereignty, making it a preferred choice for those prioritizing privacy in their communications.
- Users say that Slack's implementation process is quick and straightforward, with many noting the intuitive onboarding wizard that helps teams get started efficiently. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for businesses looking to adopt a new communication tool.
- Reviewers mention that while Element offers a flexible platform, some users find the initial setup challenging when opting for self-hosting. However, those using Element's hosted option report a much smoother experience, indicating that the setup experience can vary significantly based on the deployment choice.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Slack's support quality is consistently rated higher, with users expressing satisfaction with the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This aspect is crucial for businesses that may require assistance during critical moments.
- According to recent feedback, Element's decentralized architecture is a unique selling point, appealing to users who value control over their data. However, the limited number of recent reviews compared to Slack suggests that while Element has a dedicated user base, it may not yet have the same level of widespread adoption and community support.
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
Slack
Free
$0.00
For teams wanting to try out Slack for an unlimited period of time
- Searchable message archives, up to 10k of your team’s most recent messages
- 10 apps or service integrations
- Native apps for iOS, Android, Mac & Windows Desktop
Free Trial
Element
Free Trial is available
Slack
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
31
9.2
31,563
Ease of Use
8.5
31
9.2
32,442
Ease of Setup
8.7
13
9.2
8,767
Ease of Admin
8.0
10
8.9
5,377
Quality of Support
7.9
27
8.8
21,961
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
11
9.1
4,861
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
31
8.7
30,792
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
8.3
23
9.1
13959
8.7
25
9.0
14498
8.3
24
8.6
13791
Business Instant Messaging
7.9
20
8.5
10237
7.5
18
8.1
9573
Business Instant Messaging
8.3
22
9.1
13675
9.2
22
9.2
13282
8.6
22
9.0
11834
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.5
1485
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.5
1470
Not enough data
7.9
1476
Not enough data
7.4
1450
Not enough data
7.4
1452
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.7
878
Not enough data
7.7
863
Setup
Not enough data
9.1
676
Not enough data
8.9
672
Not enough data
8.7
647
Not enough data
8.9
686
Management
Not enough data
9.0
661
Not enough data
8.7
639
Not enough data
8.9
659
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
557
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
7.7
277
Not enough data
7.9
273
Not enough data
8.1
282
Not enough data
7.9
279
Not enough data
7.9
278
Not enough data
7.9
279
Not enough data
8.0
281
Account Options
Not enough data
9.2
285
Not enough data
8.4
278
Not enough data
8.6
269
Not enough data
8.7
275
Not enough data
8.9
284
Not enough data
8.9
279
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
9.1
284
Not enough data
9.1
279
Not enough data
9.1
285
Not enough data
8.7
271
Not enough data
9.1
280
Not enough data
8.9
273
Not enough data
8.6
266
Not enough data
8.9
270
Not enough data
8.5
266
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.5
341
Not enough data
8.3
342
Not enough data
8.1
331
Not enough data
8.1
329
Not enough data
7.9
324
Not enough data
8.4
329
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
8.2
320
Not enough data
8.7
327
Not enough data
9.0
335
Not enough data
8.9
334
Not enough data
8.4
329
Not enough data
8.2
317
Not enough data
8.7
332
Not enough data
8.6
321
Not enough data
8.6
314
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.9
196
Not enough data
7.9
198
Not enough data
7.8
196
Login Options
Not enough data
9.1
773
Not enough data
8.5
736
Productivity
Not enough data
8.0
725
Not enough data
8.3
729
Not enough data
8.6
738
Not enough data
7.8
710
Not enough data
7.9
704
Customization
Not enough data
8.6
734
Not enough data
9.0
751
Not enough data
8.7
717
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
Not enough data
7.5
403
Not enough data
7.6
400
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.0
94
Not enough data
9.0
96
Not enough data
8.9
87
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.9
54
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
8.7
53
Search Queries
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
9.1
92
Not enough data
8.7
87
Not enough data
9.1
89
Not enough data
8.9
87
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
9.1
93
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
9.2
21
Not enough data
9.2
22
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.4
24
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
9.3
22
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
1241
Not enough data
8.8
1194
Not enough data
8.5
1171
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
1190
Not enough data
8.6
1131
Not enough data
9.4
1347
Project management
Not enough data
8.7
1164
Not enough data
8.5
1114
Not enough data
8.6
1135
Not enough data
8.5
1126
Not enough data
8.6
1133
Not enough data
8.3
1093
Not enough data
8.3
1120
Workload
Not enough data
8.4
1077
Not enough data
8.8
1164
Not enough data
8.6
1091
Not enough data
8.5
1086
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
9.4
1754
Not enough data
9.0
1318
Not enough data
9.4
1482
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.0
1068
Not enough data
8.2
1069
Not enough data
8.1
1063
Integration
Not enough data
8.7
1261
Not enough data
8.4
1081
Not enough data
8.4
1088
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
1023
Not enough data
7.7
1039
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
7.7
516
Not enough data
7.8
510
Not enough data
8.2
540
Not enough data
7.8
515
Communication
Not enough data
9.4
1183
Not enough data
9.4
1147
Not enough data
8.8
1057
Not enough data
8.9
1038
Not enough data
9.1
1054
Content & Documents
Not enough data
9.2
1107
Not enough data
8.9
1044
Not enough data
8.7
1066
Not enough data
8.1
1004
Controls
Not enough data
8.3
989
Not enough data
8.1
984
Not enough data
8.7
999
Not enough data
8.4
1004
Not enough data
8.2
974
Project Management
Not enough data
8.4
1002
Not enough data
8.3
976
Not enough data
8.5
985
Not enough data
8.7
993
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
995
Not enough data
8.7
970
Not enough data
9.0
988
Not enough data
7.8
955
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
926
Not enough data
7.4
928
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
7.5
436
Not enough data
7.7
440
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 - Audio Conferencing
Not enough data
7.5
277
Not enough data
7.7
278
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.5
13
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.3
12
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.2
13
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.0
13
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.9
14
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.8
12
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.1
13
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Element and Slack are categorized as Business Instant Messaging
Unique Categories
Element is categorized as Frontline Worker Communication Platforms
Slack is categorized as Knowledge Base, Unified Workspaces, Work Management, Enterprise Search Software, Q&A Platforms, AI Note-Taking Software, Project Collaboration, Workflow Management, and Audio Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Element
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Slack
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
14.3%
Computer Software
11.4%
Marketing and Advertising
8.6%
Writing and Editing
5.7%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.7%
Other
54.3%
Computer Software
15.4%
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Marketing and Advertising
8.5%
Internet
4.6%
Financial Services
3.4%
Other
55.0%
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Discussions
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