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Element is free to self-host — vs $7.25–$15/user/month for Slack.
For a 50-person team that's a significant annual saving.
For a 50-person team that's a significant annual saving.
🗺️ Migration Steps
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To migrate from Slack to Element, follow these steps:
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Export your Slack data using Slack's data export tool or a third-party service.
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Set up an Element instance, either self-hosted or using a managed service.
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Import your exported data into Element, using tools such as Element's import API or a third-party migration service.
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Data sourced April 2026. Verify current pricing at https://slack.com and https://element.io.*
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