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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Púca is a Discord alternative you host yourself. Text and voice channels, DMs, attachments, screen sharing, shared checklists per channel and private task lists. The client encrypts messages, attachments and channel keys; the server stores ciphertext and wrapped keys.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
- Docker
pqp is a free, open-source (AGPL) voice and text chat for friends and communities, in the same spirit as Discord. Create servers with text and voice channels, roles and permissions, then talk with voice, camera and screen share with sound.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Online
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Android
- Self-Hosted
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Treebal is a French eco-friendly communication platform providing secure messaging, voice and video with end-to-end encryption and a decentralized design.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- Android
France
EU
City of Hats is a secure messaging platform introducing a new concept called location-controlled messaging.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
Canada
FitzX Chat is a secure self-hosted communication platform for teams, gaming communities, clans, businesses, server owners, and private groups that want control over their own chat server.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
United States
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Qaxa is an end-to-end encrypted workspace for teams. Chat in real time, assign tasks, write notes, and share files — all encrypted on your device. Your encryption keys stay with you, so Qaxa can’t read your content. No trackers. No logs. No AI training.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Online
Slovakia- EU
8x8 Meet lets you stay in touch with all your teams, be they colleagues or friends. Instant video conferences, efficiently adapting to your scale.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
- United States
Host your virtual networking events for any number of people. Move freely between groups of people to quickly change dialogue context. Much better than Breakout Rooms in that other service.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
Israel
VideoMeeting is a free and open source video conference solution built to have video calls and chats using your web browser. It is a pure web application based on WebRTC that can provide communication features within your web browser.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
Spain- EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
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