Target Audience
App Alternatives
Team communication and collaboration platform
Open-source Slack Alternative for secure team communication
Async team communication built around organized conversations
Secure team communication with self-hosted and cloud deployment
Open-source team chat organized around topics
What is Element
Element is an encrypted messaging and collaboration app built on Matrix. It suits teams that need self-hosting, data control, and interoperable communication.
Overview
Element is an end-to-end encrypted messaging and collaboration app built on the Matrix open standard. It supports direct and group messaging, rooms, file sharing, voice and video calls, threads, polls, and spaces. Teams can use the hosted service or run their own Matrix infrastructure. Element is designed around decentralisation, federation, and data ownership. The app is available free of charge, while Element Server Suite Pro adds professional features, support, and enterprise administration. Developers can also use Matrix APIs and integrations with services such as GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and webhooks.
Who should use it
- You want encrypted team messaging with control over where data is hosted
- You need a self-hosted alternative to centralized team chat platforms
- You want communication that can federate across separate organizations
- You need integrations with GitHub, GitLab, Jira, or custom webhooks
- You want an open-source messaging client built on a standard protocol
Key Features
- End-to-end encrypted messaging by default
- Voice and video calls for individual and group conversations
- Rooms, spaces, threads, polls, and file sharing
- Self-hosted deployment with Matrix infrastructure
- Federation between independently operated Matrix servers
- Cross-signed device verification and secure backups
- Widgets, bots, bridges, and custom webhooks
- Matrix Client-Server API for programmatic access
Integrations Supported
Frequently Asked Questions
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