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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 month per user
$0.00
Element
Star Rating
(36)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 month per user
Browse all 2 pricing plansSlack
Star Rating
(37,119)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Slack excels in instant messaging with a score of 9.5, highlighting its seamless chat experience and integration with various tools, while Element's score of 8.9 indicates it still provides a solid messaging platform but lacks some of the advanced features that Slack offers.
- Reviewers mention that Slack's file sharing capabilities are rated at 9.1, making it easy to share documents and collaborate in real-time, whereas Element's file sharing score of 8.5 suggests it may not be as intuitive or feature-rich in this area.
- G2 users note that Slack's ease of use is rated at 9.1, with many praising its user-friendly interface and quick setup, while Element's score of 8.5 indicates that some users find it slightly more complex to navigate.
- Users on G2 highlight that Slack's integration capabilities score 9.0, allowing for a wide range of third-party applications, which enhances productivity. In contrast, Element's integration score of 8.5 suggests it may have fewer options available for users looking to connect with other tools.
- Reviewers say that Slack's communication features, particularly its group live chat and video conferencing, are highly rated at 9.3 and 9.1 respectively, providing a robust platform for team collaboration. Element, however, scores lower in video conferencing at 7.6, indicating potential limitations in this area.
- Users report that Slack's task management features, including task creation and assignment, are rated at 9.0, making it a strong choice for teams needing to manage projects effectively. Element's task management score of 8.5 suggests it may not offer the same level of functionality or ease of use.
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
8.6
27
9.2
30,512
Ease of Use
8.5
27
9.1
31,314
Ease of Setup
8.8
10
9.1
7,743
Ease of Admin
7.9
8
8.9
4,922
Quality of Support
8.1
24
8.8
21,126
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
9
9.0
4,401
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
27
8.7
29,826
Features by Category
Tasks
Not enough data
8.8
802
Not enough data
8.6
791
Not enough data
8.6
791
Not enough data
8.7
788
Not enough data
8.2
782
Not enough data
8.5
778
Not enough data
8.5
774
Not enough data
8.4
769
Projects
Not enough data
8.6
760
Not enough data
8.3
745
Not enough data
7.6
740
Not enough data
8.2
753
Not enough data
8.2
739
Not enough data
7.7
725
Not enough data
8.3
733
Not enough data
8.1
727
Not enough data
7.9
716
Not enough data
8.0
713
Not enough data
8.1
710
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.3
706
Not enough data
8.3
706
Not enough data
8.4
706
Project Monitoring
Not enough data
8.3
693
Not enough data
8.2
695
Not enough data
8.2
693
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
603
Not enough data
7.6
603
Agentic AI - Project Management
Not enough data
7.3
290
Not enough data
7.4
290
Not enough data
7.6
287
Not enough data
7.3
289
Not enough data
7.3
290
Not enough data
7.3
287
Not enough data
7.3
288
Business Instant Messaging
8.3
22
9.1
13638
8.8
23
9.0
14131
8.4
23
8.6
13511
Business Instant Messaging
8.0
18
8.5
10000
7.5
17
8.1
9359
Business Instant Messaging
8.4
21
9.1
13431
9.3
21
9.2
13091
8.5
21
9.0
11529
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.5
1380
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.4
1374
Not enough data
7.9
1374
Not enough data
7.3
1364
Not enough data
7.4
1366
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
7.6
783
Not enough data
7.6
781
Setup
Not enough data
9.1
617
Not enough data
8.9
615
Not enough data
8.6
605
Not enough data
9.0
613
Management
Not enough data
8.9
609
Not enough data
8.6
598
Not enough data
8.9
602
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
528
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
7.6
248
Not enough data
7.8
244
Not enough data
8.0
249
Not enough data
7.8
248
Not enough data
7.8
247
Not enough data
7.8
247
Not enough data
7.9
247
Account Options
Not enough data
9.2
254
Not enough data
8.3
251
Not enough data
8.5
248
Not enough data
8.6
250
Not enough data
8.9
254
Not enough data
8.8
251
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
9.0
253
Not enough data
9.1
251
Not enough data
9.1
255
Not enough data
8.6
247
Not enough data
9.0
250
Not enough data
8.8
246
Not enough data
8.5
244
Not enough data
8.8
245
Not enough data
8.4
242
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
8.4
304
Not enough data
8.3
309
Not enough data
8.1
299
Not enough data
8.0
296
Not enough data
7.9
294
Not enough data
8.3
293
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
8.2
288
Not enough data
8.7
292
Not enough data
9.0
291
Not enough data
8.9
293
Not enough data
8.3
290
Not enough data
8.2
285
Not enough data
8.6
290
Not enough data
8.5
285
Not enough data
8.6
282
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
7.8
168
Not enough data
7.8
169
Not enough data
7.6
167
Login Options
Not enough data
9.0
699
Not enough data
8.4
684
Productivity
Not enough data
7.9
671
Not enough data
8.2
678
Not enough data
8.6
680
Not enough data
7.8
661
Not enough data
7.9
656
Customization
Not enough data
8.5
668
Not enough data
9.0
676
Not enough data
8.6
663
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
Not enough data
7.3
361
Not enough data
7.5
361
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
8.8
73
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
8.4
41
Search Queries
Not enough data
8.6
75
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.8
72
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
9.0
75
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.9
12
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.9
12
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
1091
Not enough data
8.8
1080
Not enough data
8.4
1058
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
1072
Not enough data
8.6
1053
Not enough data
9.4
1071
Project management
Not enough data
8.7
1060
Not enough data
8.5
1046
Not enough data
8.5
1051
Not enough data
8.5
1044
Not enough data
8.5
1038
Not enough data
8.3
1023
Not enough data
8.2
1036
Workload
Not enough data
8.3
1012
Not enough data
8.8
1023
Not enough data
8.6
1012
Not enough data
8.4
1004
Communication & Collaboration
Not enough data
9.2
1034
Not enough data
9.0
1032
Not enough data
9.3
1031
Cost Management
Not enough data
8.0
996
Not enough data
8.1
995
Not enough data
8.1
993
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
1001
Not enough data
8.3
995
Not enough data
8.4
984
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
952
Not enough data
7.6
948
Agentic AI - Work Management
Not enough data
7.5
454
Not enough data
7.6
451
Not enough data
7.9
448
Not enough data
7.6
450
Communication
Not enough data
9.4
996
Not enough data
9.3
994
Not enough data
8.8
967
Not enough data
8.8
965
Not enough data
9.1
966
Content & Documents
Not enough data
9.1
978
Not enough data
8.9
967
Not enough data
8.7
969
Not enough data
8.1
938
Controls
Not enough data
8.3
930
Not enough data
8.1
926
Not enough data
8.6
924
Not enough data
8.3
924
Not enough data
8.1
909
Project Management
Not enough data
8.4
917
Not enough data
8.3
912
Not enough data
8.5
912
Not enough data
8.6
910
Remote Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
922
Not enough data
8.7
908
Not enough data
8.9
919
Not enough data
7.8
903
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
865
Not enough data
7.3
867
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration
Not enough data
7.3
386
Not enough data
7.5
389
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
7.2
245
Not enough data
7.4
247
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.8
7
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.8
7
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.6
7
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.3
7
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
7.9
7
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
7.9
7
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
8.3
7
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
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
16.1%
Computer Software
12.9%
Marketing and Advertising
9.7%
Writing and Editing
6.5%
Staffing and Recruiting
6.5%
Other
48.4%
Computer Software
15.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Marketing and Advertising
8.5%
Internet
4.8%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
55.1%
Discussions
Element has no discussions with answers
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