Element Alternatives

Apps similar to Element include Signal, which is free and open source. Other options are Telegram, Discord, Matrix and Fluxer. There's no shortage of Instant Messengers like Element, with more than 100 alternatives for Android, the web, Windows, iPhone and Mac.

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  1. Axolotl icon

    Axolotl

     6 likes

    Axolotl is a complete cross-platform Signal client, compatible with the Ubuntu Phone and more. Unlike the desktop Signal client, Axolotl is completely autonomous and doesn't require you to have created an account with the...

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    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
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  2. IM+ icon

    IM+

     110 likes

    One app for all your messaging.

    WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, Skype, Zoom, Google Hangouts, Gmail, Slack, Facebook, Facebook Pages, Instagram, Twitter, Outlook, SnapMap, WeChat, LinkedIn, HipChat, and ChatWork.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  4. Chatstead icon

    Chatstead

     5 likes

    Self-hosted chat platform enabling secure team messaging, file sharing, and group, voice, and video calls. Features native Android app, PWA web access, instant deployment, admin controls, white-label options, open-source code, and runs on any server.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Node.JS
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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    Zenzap

    Cloud-based platform for business chat, messaging, and task management, delivering structured communication, instant access control, integration with business tools, and business-grade security while supporting flexible workflows...

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  6. gomuks icon

    gomuks

     3 likes

    A terminal based Matrix client written in Go.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU
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  7. ONCE Campfire icon

    ONCE Campfire

     3 likes

    Campfire is an installable, self-hosted group chat system. Easily invite people. Make rooms. @mentions, DMs, and mobile support. The basics done right. And since you get the code and host it yourself, you can customize it however you’d like for your own use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Amazon Web Services
    • Docker
    • US flagUnited States
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  9. Ziggs icon

    Ziggs

     8 likes

    Smoothly Share Content Between Devices!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Home page
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  10. Matrix Commander icon

    Matrix Commander

     2 likes

    This simple Matrix client written in Python allows you to send and receive messages and files, verify other devices, and interact with your Matrix account or other Matrix users in many ways. You use it from the terminal (CLI) or integrate it into other simple Python programs.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • Python
    • Nix Package Manager
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  11. xx messenger icon

    xx messenger

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    At this point in the digital world, our personal digital metadata – not just our messages, but data about who talks to whom, when, and where – has been marketed, auctioned, and monetized hundreds of thousands of times over.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. PrivMX Fusion icon

    PrivMX Fusion

     2 likes

    PrivMX Fusion is safe and easy collaboration software for all kinds of teams, with virtual workspace protected by end-to-end encryption. Each team uses desktop/laptop client software and its own (zero-knowledge) PrivMX Team Server.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU
    Get a multi-window view and use PrivMX pocket - a companion app available for IOS and Android.
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  14. Stork IM icon

    Stork IM

     2 likes

    Open Source Android XMPP Client.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • US flagUnited States
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  15. J

    Jami Commander

     2 likes

    jami-commander (jc for short) is a simple but convenient CLI-based Jami client app for setting up accounts and swarms as well as sending.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
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