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Element

by Element · Communication

Secure messaging and collaboration on the open Matrix network.

  • Free plan
  • Use online
  • Self-host
  • Open source
  • Community
Cost
Free plan
How you use it
In your web browser
Works on
Web, Docker
Open source
Yes · AGPL-3.0 (see note)

Get Element

  • Download

    Works in your browser, nothing to install · app.element.io

    Download

Add to Workspace saves it in your OPENCTRL list. Download opens it on app.element.io, where you can add it to your device. OPENCTRL doesn't run, frame or vouch for third-party apps.

View source · github.com/element-hq/element-web

Overview

Secure messaging and collaboration on the open Matrix network.

Listed by OPENCTRL from the project's public repository. OPENCTRL isn't affiliated with the project; its maintainers can claim this listing.

Pricing

Free plan.

Free plan limits:
Free plan on app.element.io, with paid plans for more. Self-hosting is free too (AGPL-3.0).
Free offering:
Permanent
License:
Available under AGPL-3.0 or GPL-3.0, or a commercial license.

An alternative to Slack, Microsoft Teams

ProductPricingOpen sourceHosting
ElementFree + paid plansYes (AGPL-3.0)Self-hostable
SlackPricing not verified—Vendor-hosted
Microsoft TeamsPricing not verified—Vendor-hosted

OPENCTRL is not affiliated with the products listed here. Names are used to describe what an app replaces.

Self-hosting

Installation and deployment instructions are in the project's repository.

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