Element
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Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.
License model
- Free Personal • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- Matrix.org
- Flathub
- F-Droid
- Cloudron
Features
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Recent News
- Maoholguin published news article about Element XElement X is now available on the long-term support version 24.10 of ESS
The Element Server Suite (ESS) has released its latest Long-Term Support version, 24.10, including ...
- Maoholguin published news article about Element XElement X, Call, and Server Suite launch with Matrix 2.0 for high-speed and E2EE messaging
Element X, Call, and Server Suite have officially launched, marking the debut of the first communic...
- POX published news article about ElementElement unveils Secure Border Gateway for enhanced data security and control
Element, the messaging app renowned for its use of the Matrix protocol, has unveiled its latest off...
Recent activities
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- POX added Element as alternative to Quiet Chat
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- coracle added Element as alternative to Flotilla Chat
What is Element?
Element information
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Social & Communications, Security & Privacy, Office & Productivity, Remote Work & Education, File Sharing, Online ServicesApple AppStore
- Updated Apr 11, 2025
- 3.3 avg rating
GitHub repository
- 11,838 Stars
- 2,198 Forks
- 3213 Open Issues
- Updated Jun 16, 2025
Comments and Reviews
This excellent project is in beta but it has already the following features:
It's exciting to see what this will be in a year from now. There are still a few niggles to sort out:
*Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't have to be like that. Turtl and other show text in encrypted clients can be searchable. Have an index file, decrypt it locally and search it locally. Don't understand why it's not done more often.
Also, I'm quietly hoping that ghastly green colour won't be the default and put people off. (Don't worry - you can pick different colours for different rooms.)
Does it have Team Viewer-like remote control, Teams-like file history and ability to lock contact lists, i.e. contacts controlled by admin only? Looking for something for a little business.
#coth -no, it has no remote control (yet), but Wire has (or only viewer, i am not sure) try it
Actually i think it is very complicated for skype-like users.
I hope they change something on it to be more efficient.
Are you ignoring the null key of RC4 cipher used by Skype for years?
Microsoft monitoring doesn't bother you?
I don' use Skype or M$. I was talking about their users.
Since (15.07.2020) Riot updated to Element, verification participant and UI are much better now. Its worth a second look!
@relaud
Yeah i've seen that, nicely done. I hope they do something about the database 'cleanup' too.
It uses the Matrix protocol, which along with XMPP and email, sppear to be the only interoperable and decentralised communication protocols. The Element Matrix clients have encryption, video calling and cross platform support so it's simpler for people to adopt.
with a unique interface and growing features. It integrates with services like Discord and Telegram, but currently has fewer features than the desktop client.
It has many features, doesn't require a phone number and decentralized.
I use Element X on my phone and the UI is great.
Element is a messaging app. Is it compatible with regular SMS messaging? I searched for SMS in the knowledge base, but I didn't get any results.
https://ems-docs.element.io/
Instant messenger with the best privacy/security vs. usability ratio