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Element
Secure messaging app built on the Matrix protocol.
⭐ 3.9/5Free Tier AvailableOpen SourceFounded 2014
About Element
Element is a secure messaging platform built on the open Matrix protocol. It offers end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice, and video calls with the ability to bridge to other platforms like Slack, Discord, and Teams. Element can be self-hosted and is used by governments and enterprises for secure communication.
Key Features
✓End-to-end encryption
✓Voice & video calls
✓Bridges
✓Spaces
✓Threads
✓Self-hosting
✓Federation
✓SSO
✓Widgets
✓Bots
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- ✓End-to-end encrypted
- ✓Open protocol
- ✓Bridges to other apps
- ✓Self-hostable
👎 Cons
- ✗Complex setup
- ✗Smaller user base
- ✗UI needs work
- ✗Performance issues
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