Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Slack edges ahead in this comparison. Slack scores higher on user ratings and overall feature set.
Feature
Slack
Element
Rating
⭐ 4.8/5
⭐ 4.7/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$7.25/mo
$19/mo
Monthly Visits
210.0M
3.9M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
7 apps
4 apps
Team Size
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Slack Pros & Cons
Pros
- The definitive gold standard for workplace communication in tech
- Vast ecosystem of 2,600+ app integrations and custom bots
- Slack Connect enables seamless shared channels with external clients and vendors
Cons
- Free tier deletes message history older than 90 days
- Can become noisy without disciplined notification settings
Element Pros & Cons
Pros
- Reliable infrastructure
- Fast intuitive user interface
- Broad ecosystem integration
Cons
- Full feature set requires paid plan
Slack Key Features
- Organized Topic Channels & Direct Messages
- Slack Huddles Live Audio & Screen Sharing
- Slack Canvas Collaborative In-Channel Docs
- No-Code Workflow Builder with 2,600+ App Integrations
Element Key Features
- Cloud Sync
- Multi-platform Access
- Collaboration Tools
- Export & Integrations
- Security & Encryption