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, Web-based, Windows, Mac and iPhone 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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  1. Semaphor icon

    Semaphor

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    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.

    39 Semaphor alternatives

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    • Freemium
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  4. Skred icon

    Skred

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Virola Messenger

    Secure self-hosted platform unites private and group messaging, voice and video meetings, meeting recording, file transfer, issue tracking, screen sharing, remote control, and flexible permissions for on-premises collaboration in...

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    Teams.cc

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    Teams.cc is a communication application for increasing team collaboration that you can install on your PC or mobile device. This software has the ability to revolutionize the way you collaborate due to its unique functionalities.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. Conion icon

    Conion

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    Conion is an ultra safe conversation app built to provide end to end encrypted data sharing medium.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
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  9. Boltgram icon

    Boltgram

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    Boltgram is a fast, secure and nice messaging app that uses Telegram’s API. You can enjoy all the features of Telegram, such as end-to-end encryption, cloud-based storage, group chats, channels, bots, stickers, and more. But that’s not all.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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  10. GroupMe icon

    GroupMe

     22 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.

    44 GroupMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Android Wear
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  11. Prav icon

    Prav

     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Mycelium

     4 likes

    Mycelium (formerly Disclone) is a feature-rich, open source communication app and personal-collaborative hub (drive/notes...).

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    • Online
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  14. Jam icon

    Jam

     6 likes

    Drop-in audio rooms for meetings, mini conferences, podcasts.

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    • Discontinued

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    • Online
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  15. Silent Phone icon

    Silent Phone

     6 likes

    Silent Phone – Secure Encrypted Video & Voice Mobile Phone Calls

    You now have the ability to have secure encrypted phone calls between Silent Circle members, anywhere, anytime, with complete control.

    Make a secure call as easy as an ordinary call and be sure of real safety.

    59 Silent Phone alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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