TL;DR - Element
- Element is a secure messaging app built on the Matrix protocol for decentralized communication
- It provides end-to-end encrypted chat, voice, and video with self-hosting options
- Free for personal use, Enterprise plans with custom pricing
Pricing: Free plan available
Best for: Growing teams
Score: 80/100
Pricing
Freemium
View pricing Element offers a free plan with paid upgrades.
About Element
Element is a Matrix client for secure, decentralized communication. End-to-end encryption, self-hosting options, and federation—messaging that doesn't depend on any single company.
The encryption is verifiable. Organizations can run their own servers. Bridges connect to other platforms.
Teams wanting messaging with genuine security and ownership choose Element for communication they control.
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Element FAQ
Free for personal use with Element servers. Self-hosted is free. Paid plans from $5/user/month for business features.
Element is a secure messaging app built on Matrix protocol. End-to-end encrypted, decentralized, can self-host.
Element is open-source and decentralized with true E2E encryption. Slack is easier but centralized. Element for privacy; Slack for ease.
Yes, Element can be self-hosted with your own Matrix server. Full control over data. Popular for organizations needing data sovereignty.