Element vs Slack

Element Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging client built on the Matrix protocol.

CommunicationFreeOpen Source

Slack Channel-based team messaging platform with integrations, threads, and file sharing.

Quick Facts

ElementCompanySalesforce

2016Year Launched2013

FreePricing ModelFreemium

YesOpen SourceNo

CommunicationCategoryCommunication

macOS, Windows, LinuxPlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Element

CompanyElement

Year Launched2016

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceYes

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux

Slack

CompanySalesforce

Year Launched2013

Pricing ModelFreemium

Open SourceNo

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Element

Free

Open Source: Free/One-time

Slack

Freemium

Free: $0/monthly

Pro: Custom/monthly per seat

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