Element X Alternatives

Element X is described as 'It is the brand new, and fastest ever, Matrix client. It is for personal and community use, and will support enterprise functionality later this year' and is a popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Element X for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Windows, Mac and Web-based apps. The best Element X alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Element X are Telegram, Element, Discord and Matrix.

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  1. XChat icon
     7 likes

    Chat with anyone on X in a private, focused space built for conversation. No ads. No tracking. Fully end-to-end encrypted.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  2. Bitmessage icon
     51 likes

    Bitmessage is a P2P communications protocol used to send encrypted messages to another person or to many subscribers. It is decentralized and trustless, meaning that you need-not inherently trust any entities like root certificate authorities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  3. Chatstead icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Node.JS
     
  4. SchildiChat icon
     13 likes

    SchildiChat is a Matrix client based on Element with a more traditional instant messaging experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
  5. Strafe icon
     8 likes

    Open source chat platform offering end-to-end encrypted messaging, uncensored communication, markdown support, file sharing, self-hosting, multi-device sync, server management, voice or video calls, no data tracking, transparent codebase, and community-driven development.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Valour icon
     8 likes

    Valour is an open-source, privacy focused alternative to platforms like Discord or Slack, developed by a small team of volunteers. The app has been in development for over three years and is currently in it's alpha stages of testing.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Roomy Space icon
     3 likes

    Roomy creates rooms of sociality. Digital places for friends and collaborators to hang out in. Roomy is a lot more than 'group chat', but we do believe group chat is minimum viable everything, as it's the best default foundation for greenfield community building and...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Ano icon
     3 likes

    Team chat platform with AI coworker in every channel, supporting commands, code generation, and direct in-chat results. Offers familiar channels, threads, DMs, web-based access, automation, real-time collaboration, secure workflows, and reduced tool switching.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
     
  9. Struct icon
     6 likes

    Real-time chat platform structured with threads, custom feeds, project tagging, and AI moderation. Provides privacy controls, instant file and code sharing, multiple viewing modes, moderator tools, light/dark modes, and unifies collaboration for organizations and communities.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Slack
     
  10. Mycelium icon
     4 likes

    Mycelium (formerly Disclone) is a feature-rich, open source communication app and personal-collaborative hub (drive/notes...).

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. White Noise aims to be the most secure private chat app on Nostr, with a focus on privacy and security. Under the hood, it uses the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol to manage group communications in a highly secure way.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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