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, iPhone 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. Pexip icon
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    Flexible video technology that powers everything from business communication to ultra-secure government meetings, doctor’s appointments, and court proceedings.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  2. ARKNet icon
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    A decentralized fault-tolerant platform for corporate interaction within companies and for private communication with clients.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Peer Calls icon
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    Make video calls to anybody in the world with a private connection. Share the conversation by sharing url.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. qTeams icon
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    The future of Team collaboration. Secure. Cross platform. Manage Teams, Groups, Private & Public Channels. Invite. Meet. Work. Automate with over 700'000 Apps. Built-in Webinar & Webmeetings. Available as PrivateCloud or On Premise. Decentralized.

    34 qTeams alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Online team collaboration - secure video conferencing, document sharing, chat, e-signing, expense tracking. Free and paid subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. Simphone icon
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    Secure and private open source peer-to-peer Instant Messenger.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • NetBSD
     
  7. Beagle IM icon
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    BeagleIM is a lightweight and powerful XMPP client developed by Tigase, Inc. It provides an easy way to start using the XMPP Protocol (formerly known as Jabber) if you've never used it before. Veterans of the protocol will find many features here they are familiar.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. SimplyVideo icon
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    Brand your online video calls, meetings, and conference room in seconds. All done in the browser. No download and installation required. FREE for 2 months!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. SureSpot icon
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    SureSpot is an open source encrypted messenger designed to make encrypted messaging simple and accessible to anyone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. Secure messenger that protects against NSO Group (Pegasus) & Cytrox (Predator) from exploiting your iOS device via "zero-click" exploit chains. These exploits are easily delivered via other messaging apps like iMessage, Signal, WhatsApp, etc. Protection for those at the highest risk.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. CoVince icon
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    NextGen Learning and Collaboration: CoVince offers a cutting-edge platform designed for global collaboration, learning, and engagement, supported by robust AI/spatial/interactive video tools. Available for mobile, desktop, VR and immersive rooms.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Meta Quest
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  12. Moopes icon
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    A social app built around smaller groups and better conversations. You swipe up and down to find rooms that you want to join.

    37 Moopes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
     
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