Compare Element and Slack 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 month per user
$0.00
Element
Star Rating
(39)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 month per user
Browse all 2 pricing plansSlack
Star Rating
(38,327)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Slack excels in facilitating organized team communication, with features like channels that keep conversations structured and easy to follow. Users appreciate the seamless real-time collaboration, which is enhanced by integrations with tools like Procore for project management.
- Users say that Element stands out for its strong security features, particularly its end-to-end encryption. This focus on privacy gives users more control over their data, making it a preferred choice for teams that prioritize security in their communications.
- Reviewers mention that Slack's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, with many users highlighting the ease of onboarding. This efficiency allows teams to start collaborating without significant delays, which is a crucial factor for businesses looking to enhance productivity.
- According to verified reviews, Element offers flexibility in managing channels for various projects, which users find beneficial. The ability to self-host the server and choose hosting options adds a layer of customization that appeals to organizations with specific needs.
- Users appreciate Slack's high ratings in usability, with many noting its user-friendly interface and effective notification system. This makes it easier for teams to stay updated and engaged, contributing to a more dynamic work environment.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Element provides a solid foundation for secure communication, it faces challenges in user experience compared to Slack. Some users find that the overall ease of use and setup could be improved, which may impact day-to-day operations for teams looking for a straightforward messaging 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
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
28
9.2
31,244
Ease of Use
8.6
28
9.2
32,185
Ease of Setup
8.9
11
9.2
8,551
Ease of Admin
8.1
9
8.9
5,089
Quality of Support
8.1
25
8.8
21,742
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
10
9.0
4,567
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
28
8.7
30,547
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
8.3
22
9.1
13945
8.8
23
9.0
14492
8.4
23
8.6
13784
Business Instant Messaging
8.0
18
8.5
10233
7.5
17
8.1
9559
Business Instant Messaging
8.4
21
9.1
13665
9.3
21
9.2
13285
8.5
21
9.0
11827
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.6
1508
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.5
1491
Not enough data
7.9
1496
Not enough data
7.4
1474
Not enough data
7.4
1475
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.7
902
Not enough data
7.7
889
Setup
Not enough data
9.1
689
Not enough data
8.9
678
Not enough data
8.7
661
Not enough data
8.9
696
Management
Not enough data
9.0
672
Not enough data
8.7
654
Not enough data
8.9
668
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
573
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
7.8
292
Not enough data
8.0
288
Not enough data
8.2
297
Not enough data
8.0
294
Not enough data
8.0
293
Not enough data
8.0
293
Not enough data
8.1
294
Account Options
Not enough data
9.2
288
Not enough data
8.4
282
Not enough data
8.7
278
Not enough data
8.7
281
Not enough data
9.0
288
Not enough data
8.9
285
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
9.1
289
Not enough data
9.1
285
Not enough data
9.1
291
Not enough data
8.7
278
Not enough data
9.1
285
Not enough data
8.9
282
Not enough data
8.6
274
Not enough data
8.9
277
Not enough data
8.5
274
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.5
350
Not enough data
8.3
349
Not enough data
8.2
341
Not enough data
8.1
336
Not enough data
8.0
332
Not enough data
8.4
336
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
8.2
326
Not enough data
8.8
335
Not enough data
9.0
340
Not enough data
9.0
337
Not enough data
8.4
336
Not enough data
8.3
325
Not enough data
8.7
340
Not enough data
8.7
326
Not enough data
8.6
322
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
8.0
205
Not enough data
8.0
207
Not enough data
7.9
205
Login Options
Not enough data
9.1
773
Not enough data
8.5
748
Productivity
Not enough data
8.0
737
Not enough data
8.3
741
Not enough data
8.6
746
Not enough data
7.9
719
Not enough data
7.9
717
Customization
Not enough data
8.6
740
Not enough data
9.0
756
Not enough data
8.7
727
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
Not enough data
7.5
419
Not enough data
7.6
416
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.1
97
Not enough data
9.1
101
Not enough data
9.0
94
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
9.0
63
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.9
61
Search Queries
Not enough data
8.9
97
Not enough data
9.2
95
Not enough data
8.8
93
Not enough data
9.1
94
Not enough data
9.0
94
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.3
28
Not enough data
9.3
29
Not enough data
9.2
28
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
94
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
9.2
99
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.5
32
Not enough data
9.4
30
Not enough data
9.3
30
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.4
31
Not enough data
9.4
30
Not enough data
9.6
33
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.5
30
Not enough data
9.4
28
Not enough data
9.3
31
Not enough data
9.5
31
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
1231
Not enough data
8.8
1188
Not enough data
8.5
1163
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
1187
Not enough data
8.7
1141
Not enough data
9.4
1255
Project management
Not enough data
8.7
1171
Not enough data
8.5
1126
Not enough data
8.6
1150
Not enough data
8.5
1135
Not enough data
8.6
1135
Not enough data
8.3
1102
Not enough data
8.3
1131
Workload
Not enough data
8.4
1088
Not enough data
8.8
1149
Not enough data
8.6
1099
Not enough data
8.5
1093
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
9.3
1510
Not enough data
9.0
1236
Not enough data
9.4
1334
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.1
1078
Not enough data
8.2
1079
Not enough data
8.1
1072
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
1150
Not enough data
8.4
1082
Not enough data
8.4
1077
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
1027
Not enough data
7.7
1026
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
7.7
528
Not enough data
7.8
522
Not enough data
8.1
531
Not enough data
7.9
524
Communication
Not enough data
9.4
1198
Not enough data
9.3
1188
Not enough data
8.9
1066
Not enough data
8.9
1052
Not enough data
9.1
1059
Content & Documents
Not enough data
9.2
1112
Not enough data
8.9
1053
Not enough data
8.7
1074
Not enough data
8.2
1015
Controls
Not enough data
8.3
1000
Not enough data
8.1
992
Not enough data
8.7
1007
Not enough data
8.4
1013
Not enough data
8.2
980
Project Management
Not enough data
8.4
1006
Not enough data
8.4
986
Not enough data
8.5
1005
Not enough data
8.7
998
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
1011
Not enough data
8.7
979
Not enough data
9.0
1000
Not enough data
7.9
967
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
936
Not enough data
7.4
935
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
7.6
448
Not enough data
7.7
453
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
7.6
289
Not enough data
7.7
289
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.5
21
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.7
22
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.6
21
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.5
22
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.1
22
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.3
23
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.1
20
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.5
22
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
15.6%
Computer Software
12.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.4%
Writing and Editing
6.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
6.3%
Other
50.0%
Computer Software
15.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Marketing and Advertising
8.7%
Internet
4.7%
Financial Services
3.3%
Other
54.9%
Discussions
Element has no discussions with answers
How do I delete a channel in slack?
47 Comments
CH
Since this has already been answered, my $0.02 is that you should always archive channels rather than delete them for posterity and/or auditing purposes.Read more
What does slack software do?
28 Comments
RR
Slack is messaging and communication platform which allow an individual for video and audio calls and many more.Read more
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