Element451

Spec sheet

What it does

Element451 offers Bolt, an AI agent engine, and Element, an AI-native CRM, both purpose-built for higher education.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Integrations

The platform connects with SIS, LMS, CRM, and communication systems; named systems include Salesforce, Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard, Banner, and Colleague.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Security

Element451 says data is encrypted at rest and in transit using TLS 1.2 or later, and lists role-based permissions, MFA, and SSO.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Compliance

The security page states SOC 2 Type II compliance, TX-RAMP and VITA certification, and alignment with FERPA; it also states PCI-DSS and Section 508 compliance.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Support

The pricing page lists step-by-step onboarding, 24/7 chat support, a resource center, and dedicated account managers with quarterly reviews.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Headquarters

Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · element451.com

Admissions features

Admissions agents handle inquiries around the clock, read and score applications, detect fraud, evaluate transcripts, and support admitted students toward deposit.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Bolt agents

Bolt agents support marketing, admissions, student success, and continuing education and workforce workflows.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Data location

Element451 states that data is hosted in the United States on AWS.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Deployment options

Bolt can work alongside an institution’s existing systems without CRM migration, while Element is the full-stack AI-native CRM option.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Engagement channels

The platform includes outreach capabilities across email, SMS, chat, WhatsApp, and voice.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Implementation

Element451 says implementation can be completed in a few weeks.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Pricing limit

Pricing is quoted annually according to institution size and support tier, with special pricing available for community colleges.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Salesforce integration

Element451 describes its Salesforce integration as API-based and says it requires no middleware or flat files.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Service level

The security page states that its service level agreement guarantees 99.9% uptime.Read 2 Oct 2026 · element451.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Education CRM Software#24 of 427.3
• Student Recruitment Software#18 of 307.2