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Element

Element is a decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messenger and collaboration app built on the Matrix open standard for secure and sovereign

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Overview

Element provides secure messaging, voice, and video collaboration with end-to-end encryption and interoperability via the decentralized Matrix protocol. It supports self-hosting, air-gapped deployments, and enterprise-grade features for digital sovereignty and compliance.

Updated Oct 21, 2026

11 things

What Element has

Apps

iOS (store page, opens in a new tab)
Android (store page, opens in a new tab)
Windows
macOS
Linux (store page, opens in a new tab)
iPhone

For developers

Source code is publicly available for anyone to inspect, modify, or self-host.
Run the software on your own servers instead of the vendor's cloud.

Support

Get help from the support team by writing to them via email.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool.
Guided setup and training to help new users get started with the tool.

12 features

Key Features

Secure communications
Element gives each and every government department the ability to run and control their own digitally sovereign, interoperable and secure communications solution.
Air-gapped installation
Element offers install and support for air-gapped, isolated and high-side instances with no internet connectivity needed.
Resilient network
Element utilises the decentralised Matrix open standard to create a resilient, zero trust, communications network.
Redundant servers
With no central point of failure, Element protects against global outages and ensures high availability through the use of redundant servers.
Low-bandwidth communication
Element also supports air-gapped and low bandwidth communications, including Mesh and satellite connectivity.
Federated collaboration
Built on the Matrix open standard, Element lets every partner nation federate securely with allies while retaining full control of its own infrastructure.
Federation
Enable multiple networks to work together securely.
Data ownership
Retain ownership and control of your data.
Border gateways
Connect deployments and control access between private and public Matrix networks.
Cross-domain solutions
Securely link Matrix deployments across air-gapped, physically separated, networks.
Device verification
Guard against imposters by verifying, and revoking access of lost or stolen devices.
Private conversations
Conversations stay private with default end-to-end encryption and you control your data.

Pros and cons

Pros

Decentralized architecture eliminates single points of failure and vendor lock-in.
Supports end-to-end encryption by default for secure communications.
Offers professional-grade features suitable for enterprise and government use.
Enables interoperability across different organizations and Matrix-based systems.
Supports air-gapped and isolated deployments for high-security environments.

Cons

Complex setup and management for self-hosted or air-gapped deployments may require technical expertise.
Pricing for enterprise and sovereign plans is not publicly listed and requires contacting sales.
Some advanced features and support are only available in paid plans.
Search functionality in encrypted rooms is limited to desktop clients.
User experience may vary depending on server configuration and deployment environment.

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11 things

What Element has

Apps

iOS (store page, opens in a new tab)
Android (store page, opens in a new tab)
Windows
macOS
Linux (store page, opens in a new tab)
iPhone

For developers

Source code is publicly available for anyone to inspect, modify, or self-host.
Run the software on your own servers instead of the vendor's cloud.

Support

Get help from the support team by writing to them via email.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool.
Guided setup and training to help new users get started with the tool.

12 features

Key Features

Secure communications
Element gives each and every government department the ability to run and control their own digitally sovereign, interoperable and secure communications solution.
Air-gapped installation
Element offers install and support for air-gapped, isolated and high-side instances with no internet connectivity needed.
Resilient network
Element utilises the decentralised Matrix open standard to create a resilient, zero trust, communications network.
Redundant servers
With no central point of failure, Element protects against global outages and ensures high availability through the use of redundant servers.
Low-bandwidth communication
Element also supports air-gapped and low bandwidth communications, including Mesh and satellite connectivity.
Federated collaboration
Built on the Matrix open standard, Element lets every partner nation federate securely with allies while retaining full control of its own infrastructure.
Federation
Enable multiple networks to work together securely.
Data ownership
Retain ownership and control of your data.
Border gateways
Connect deployments and control access between private and public Matrix networks.
Cross-domain solutions
Securely link Matrix deployments across air-gapped, physically separated, networks.
Device verification
Guard against imposters by verifying, and revoking access of lost or stolen devices.
Private conversations
Conversations stay private with default end-to-end encryption and you control your data.

Pros and cons

Pros

Decentralized architecture eliminates single points of failure and vendor lock-in.
Supports end-to-end encryption by default for secure communications.
Offers professional-grade features suitable for enterprise and government use.
Enables interoperability across different organizations and Matrix-based systems.
Supports air-gapped and isolated deployments for high-security environments.

Cons

Complex setup and management for self-hosted or air-gapped deployments may require technical expertise.
Pricing for enterprise and sovereign plans is not publicly listed and requires contacting sales.
Some advanced features and support are only available in paid plans.
Search functionality in encrypted rooms is limited to desktop clients.
User experience may vary depending on server configuration and deployment environment.

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Element

Overview

What Element has

Apps

For developers

Support

Key Features

Secure communications

Air-gapped installation

Resilient network

Redundant servers

Low-bandwidth communication

Federated collaboration

Federation

Data ownership

Border gateways

Cross-domain solutions

Device verification

Private conversations

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate Element

Frequently Asked Questions

What Element has

Apps

For developers

Support

Key Features

Secure communications

Air-gapped installation

Resilient network

Redundant servers

Low-bandwidth communication

Federated collaboration

Federation

Data ownership

Border gateways

Cross-domain solutions

Device verification

Private conversations

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate Element

Frequently Asked Questions

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