Slack vs Element
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Team Communication Tools. Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Slack ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #11) for Remote and hybrid teams choosing a messaging and collaboration platform. The best overall tool thanks to its unmatched app integrations and intuitive design.
At a glance
| Slack | Element | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Team Communication Tools | #11 / The 11 Best Team Communication Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 7 |
| Best for | Teams needing deep app integrations | Privacy-first teams needing decentralization |
| Pricing | $$ ($8 to $15/user/mo) | $ ($2 to $5/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | London, UK |
| Founded | 2009 | 2017 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.