Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
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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Lightweight and powerful XMPP client for iPhone and iPad, with audio and video calls and built-in privacy
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
TorChat is a peer to peer instant messenger with a completely decentralized design, built on top of Tor's location hidden services, giving you extremely strong anonymity while being very easy to use without the need to install or configure anything.
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
26 Meshchat alternativesA simple mesh network communications app powered by the Reticulum Network Stack.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Raspberry Pi
- Docker
Messenger for Desktop is a wrapper for the official client messenger.com. Therefore it works like a regular browser which can only navigate to the messenger.com web app. MFD doesn't touch your messages, account or personal data. All that is handled securely by Facebook.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Romania
EU
Kopete is an instant messenger supporting AIM, ICQ, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu, Novell GroupWise Messenger, and more. It is designed to be a flexible and extensible multi-protocol system suitable for personal and enterprise use.
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
Germany- EU
Chanty helps teams improve productivity and business communication. Unlimited message history, task management, file sharing and powerful notifications organize and save your day. Collaborate and communicate effectively in one place.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Global
Sylk Suite allows the creation and delivery of rich multimedia applications accessed by SIP Clients, XMPP endpoints and WebRTC applications.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Netherlands- EU
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Hangouts
TIXEO is to design and provide organizations with secure videoconferencing solutions that guarantee the strict privacy of their communications. Developed 100% European.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- Self-Hosted
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
France- EU
+4
SafeSwiss The world’s most effective end to end encryption security solution including P2P Voice, encrypted email, encrypted storage, ephemeral text chat, docs share & group chat for mobile phone devices and PC's.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
Switzerland
+4
Ryver provides all of your team communications in one place: chats, posts, and files. Invite as many team members and guests as you need.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
United States
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