Element

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Secure communications platform

Team Chat Internal Comms Encryption

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4.5(10 across the web)

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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

4.5/5 across review platforms

Pros & Cons

Pros

Open source
End-to-end encryption
Self-hostable

Cons

Less polished UX
Smaller community

Ratings Across the Web

4.5(10 reviews)

Capterra10 reviews

4.5/5

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Key Features

Secure messagingMatrix protocolE2E encryptionDecentralizedSelf-hostedBridges

Pricing Plans

Free Trial

Free

Personal use

Unlimited messages
1:1 video calls
End-to-end encryption
matrix.org hosting

Pro

$5/per user/month

Teams

Admin controls
Guest access
Compliance tools
Priority support

Enterprise

Organizations

Self-hosting option
SSO/SAML
Audit logs
Dedicated support

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What is Element?

Editorial review

Element is a secure messaging app built on the decentralized Matrix protocol. End-to-end encryption keeps conversations private. Self-host for complete control or use public servers. Bridges connect to Slack, Discord, and other platforms. Open-source and audited for security. The messaging platform for organizations that take security and sovereignty seriously.