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Compare Element and Slack 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 month per user
$0.00
Element
Star Rating
(38)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 month per user
Browse all 2 pricing plansSlack
Star Rating
(38,046)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 user experience, with many praising its swift and intuitive interface. Users appreciate features like threaded discussions that help keep channels organized and drag-and-drop file sharing that enhances productivity.
- Users say that Element stands out for its strong security features, particularly its end-to-end encryption. This focus on privacy is a significant advantage for teams that prioritize data security, allowing for self-hosting options and avoiding vendor lock-in.
- Reviewers mention that Slack's implementation process is notably quick and user-friendly, with many highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies getting started. This ease of setup is a key factor for teams looking to adopt new tools without extensive training.
- According to verified reviews, Element offers a high degree of configurability, which users find beneficial for managing various projects. However, some users note that this flexibility can come with a steeper learning curve compared to Slack's more straightforward approach.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Slack's integration capabilities are a major strength, allowing seamless connections with other software tools. This integration is frequently mentioned as a game-changer for enhancing daily workflows and improving team collaboration.
- Users report that while Element provides a solid web application experience, Slack's mobile app is particularly well-received, with users enjoying its ease of use and functionality on the go, making it a preferred choice for teams that require flexibility in communication.
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
31,064
Ease of Use
8.6
28
9.2
31,990
Ease of Setup
8.9
11
9.2
8,376
Ease of Admin
8.1
9
8.9
5,023
Quality of Support
8.1
25
8.8
21,611
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
10
9.0
4,501
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
28
8.7
30,376
Features by Category
Business Instant Messaging
8.3
22
9.1
13897
8.8
23
9.0
14441
8.4
23
8.6
13751
Business Instant Messaging
8.0
18
8.5
10207
7.5
17
8.1
9540
Business Instant Messaging
8.4
21
9.1
13637
9.3
21
9.2
13268
8.5
21
9.0
11791
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.5
1497
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.5
1484
Not enough data
7.9
1488
Not enough data
7.4
1467
Not enough data
7.4
1469
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.7
893
Not enough data
7.7
883
Setup
Not enough data
9.1
686
Not enough data
8.9
678
Not enough data
8.7
662
Not enough data
8.9
694
Management
Not enough data
9.0
670
Not enough data
8.7
655
Not enough data
8.9
669
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
573
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
7.8
290
Not enough data
8.0
286
Not enough data
8.2
294
Not enough data
8.0
291
Not enough data
8.0
291
Not enough data
7.9
291
Not enough data
8.1
291
Account Options
Not enough data
9.2
285
Not enough data
8.4
280
Not enough data
8.7
275
Not enough data
8.7
278
Not enough data
8.9
284
Not enough data
8.9
281
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
9.1
285
Not enough data
9.1
281
Not enough data
9.1
287
Not enough data
8.7
274
Not enough data
9.1
281
Not enough data
8.9
278
Not enough data
8.6
271
Not enough data
8.9
273
Not enough data
8.5
271
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.5
341
Not enough data
8.3
342
Not enough data
8.1
333
Not enough data
8.1
330
Not enough data
7.9
325
Not enough data
8.4
328
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
8.2
321
Not enough data
8.8
327
Not enough data
9.0
331
Not enough data
8.9
330
Not enough data
8.4
327
Not enough data
8.2
317
Not enough data
8.7
332
Not enough data
8.6
319
Not enough data
8.6
315
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.9
197
Not enough data
8.0
199
Not enough data
7.8
197
Login Options
Not enough data
9.0
763
Not enough data
8.5
742
Productivity
Not enough data
8.0
725
Not enough data
8.3
731
Not enough data
8.6
737
Not enough data
7.9
711
Not enough data
7.9
708
Customization
Not enough data
8.6
730
Not enough data
9.0
743
Not enough data
8.7
717
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
Not enough data
7.5
409
Not enough data
7.6
406
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
9.1
97
Not enough data
9.0
91
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.5
58
Not enough data
9.0
60
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
8.8
58
Search Queries
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
9.2
91
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
9.1
92
Not enough data
9.0
89
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
9.1
94
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.4
28
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.5
28
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
9.4
26
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
9.4
27
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
1216
Not enough data
8.8
1175
Not enough data
8.5
1150
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
1175
Not enough data
8.6
1136
Not enough data
9.4
1216
Project management
Not enough data
8.7
1157
Not enough data
8.5
1123
Not enough data
8.6
1140
Not enough data
8.5
1127
Not enough data
8.6
1125
Not enough data
8.3
1096
Not enough data
8.3
1121
Workload
Not enough data
8.4
1085
Not enough data
8.8
1134
Not enough data
8.6
1090
Not enough data
8.5
1081
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
9.3
1363
Not enough data
9.0
1185
Not enough data
9.3
1257
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.1
1072
Not enough data
8.2
1072
Not enough data
8.1
1065
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
1100
Not enough data
8.4
1070
Not enough data
8.4
1063
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
1018
Not enough data
7.7
1012
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
7.7
522
Not enough data
7.8
515
Not enough data
8.1
517
Not enough data
7.8
516
Communication
Not enough data
9.4
1171
Not enough data
9.3
1171
Not enough data
8.9
1053
Not enough data
8.9
1042
Not enough data
9.1
1044
Content & Documents
Not enough data
9.1
1095
Not enough data
8.9
1040
Not enough data
8.7
1059
Not enough data
8.1
1005
Controls
Not enough data
8.3
991
Not enough data
8.1
986
Not enough data
8.7
996
Not enough data
8.4
998
Not enough data
8.2
971
Project Management
Not enough data
8.4
994
Not enough data
8.3
976
Not enough data
8.5
994
Not enough data
8.7
985
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
1002
Not enough data
8.7
972
Not enough data
9.0
989
Not enough data
7.8
960
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
926
Not enough data
7.4
922
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
7.5
440
Not enough data
7.7
442
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
282
Not enough data
7.6
282
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.5
19
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.7
20
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.6
19
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.5
20
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.3
20
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.3
21
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.2
18
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
9.4
20
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%
Education Management
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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