Element Alternatives

Element is described as 'A secure collaboration app with end-to-end encryption and interoperability across web, desktop, and mobile. Includes chat, voice, and video calls' and is a leading instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Element for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Web-based and Mac apps. The best Element alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Element are Telegram, Matrix, Discord and Pidgin.

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Element alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers, but if you're looking for Group Chat Apps or Video Calling Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Self-Hosted. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Element.
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  1. GoldBug icon
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    GoldBug is a secure Instant Messenger. You can be sure with using GoldBug (GB), that no third party can look into your chat communication. Private user-to-user communication remains private. GoldBug therefore uses strong multi-encryption with different layers of modern...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  2. Workchat icon
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    WorkChat streamlines collaboration for businesses. Connect seamlessly with team and clients, integrating WhatsApp, Skype, and Messenger to manage cross-channel messaging.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. Semaphor icon
     13 likes

    Zero Knowledge, end-to-end encrypted collaboration tool for teams and businesses. Reviewable source code. Python wrapper for bots & integrations. Encryption white paper. Native offline mode. Faster file-sharing. Built for enterprise.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  4. Kopete icon
     72 likes

    Kopete is an instant messenger supporting AIM, ICQ, Jabber, Gadu-Gadu, Novell GroupWise Messenger, and more. It is designed to be a flexible and extensible multi-protocol system suitable for personal and enterprise use.

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  5. Commet icon
     3 likes

    Commet is a client for Matrix focused on providing a feature rich experience while maintaining a simple interface. The goal is to build a secure, privacy respecting app without compromising on the features you have come to expect from a modern chat client.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flatpak
     
  6. gomuks icon
     3 likes

    A terminal based Matrix client written in Go.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  7. Skred icon
     3 likes

    Skred is the first secure peer-to-peer instant messaging app - No need for an email address or phone number to use it.

    Skred is free, without subscription, without a provider, without a SIM card, and without leaving a trace.

    17 Skred alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  8. Prav icon
     4 likes

    A user-friendly messenger for everyone with a focus on privacy and freedom.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  9. Ziggs icon
     7 likes

    Smoothly Share Content Between Devices!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  10. CloudTalk.io icon
     7 likes

    Cloud-based call center software offering over 50 advanced features for customer experience, rapid setup, centralized management, CRM and helpdesk integrations, compatibility with any device, real-time customer info, performance metrics, and no hardware required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. GroupMe icon
     21 likes

    Group messaging platform owned by Microsoft. It's absolutely free, whether you're talking to a group of friends, or texting with one person. Best of all, it works on nearly every phone, via push or SMS. With GroupMe, it's easy to reach anyone, anytime, anywhere.

    42 GroupMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
     
  12. Steam Chat icon
     8 likes

    The Steam Chat app includes many key features of the desktop Steam client chat, including:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
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