Element

Secure decentralized messenger built on Matrix. End-to-end encrypted group chat and calls.

About Element

Element is a Matrix-based end-to-end encrypted messenger and collaboration app. It lets you host your own communication server while still being able to communicate with anyone.

Key Features

End-to-end encryption by default
Decentralized via Matrix protocol
Voice & video calls
Bridges to Slack, IRC, Discord
Spaces for organizing rooms
Self-hostable (Synapse server)

Why choose Element?

Element is an open source alternative to Slack, Discord, Teams. Licensed under Apache-2.0, it gives you full access to the source code and the freedom to modify, self-host, and contribute. You can deploy it on your own servers for complete data ownership and privacy.