Element
Element is a secure messaging app built on the decentralized Matrix protocol.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Secure communications platform
Who should look elsewhere
Less polished UX
Pros
- +Open source
- +End-to-end encryption
- +Self-hostable
Cons
- −Less polished UX
- −Smaller community
Key features
- ✓Secure messaging
- ✓Matrix protocol
- ✓E2E encryption
- ✓Decentralized
- ✓Self-hosted
- ✓Bridges
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | Unlimited messages; 1:1 video calls; End-to-end encryption |
| Pro | $5 | month | Admin controls; Guest access; Compliance tools |
| Enterprise | — | month | Self-hosting option; SSO/SAML; Audit logs |