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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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. Topia icon
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    a place to hang out with friends. proximity webcam chat, video/audio sharing, sharescreen etc.

    24 Topia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. unremot icon
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    unremot helps companies convert their physical offices virtual. The teams on unremot experience the same environment like that of physical offices - with dedicated workspaces, meeting rooms, cafeteria, water cooler joints etc.

    136 unremot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  3. JioMeet icon
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    JioMeet is made in India free video-conferencing application. It can be used for 1:1 video calls and hosting meetings with up to 100 participants with enterprise-grade host controls.

    148 JioMeet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. 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

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. icey icon
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    icey is a self-hosted, open-source C++20 media runtime that combines WebRTC transport, FFmpeg codecs, async networking, signalling, and a built-in TURN relay in one toolkit.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  6. A Custom CRM for Nonprofits with a Full Suite of Apps. We solve the biggest problems nonprofits face in a modern and user-friendly CRM.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. A simple-to-use messaging app for 1:1 communication and small groups supporting SMS, MMS, matrix and XMPP through libpurple.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Linux Mobile
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  8.  Like

    a simple terminal user interface for signal messenger (using signal-cli).

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
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  9. Chatfri icon
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    Tired of the endless swiping and judging profiles? Dive into a world of real conversation with ChatFri, the app that connects you with new people based on what truly matters: your interests and thoughts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  10. GitChat icon
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    GitChat is a free, open-source IDE extension that brings real-time developer chat, GitHub-based social networking, and repo community channels into VS Code, Cursor, and compatible editors - without leaving your coding environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Visual Studio Code
    • Cursor
    • Windsurf
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
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