Element
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
We have verified Element as a Team Communication product, but not enough of its specification is confirmed yet for a scored verdict.
Our Take
We list Element in Team Communication and are still verifying its feature set, pricing and platform coverage before publishing a full analysis. Free self-hosted. Element One $5/user/month, Enterprise custom pricing
Strong Fit
- Small teams starting without a budget line
- Workflows built around End-to-End Encryption and Decentralized/Self-Hosted
Look Elsewhere If
- Procurement processes that require published SOC 2 or ISO 27001 evidence
- Stacks that depend on a documented public API
- Teams that work primarily from a phone
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Element is a secure, decentralized communication app built on the Matrix protocol. It offers end-to-end encryption by default and allows organizations to host their own servers or use Element's cloud. Popular with privacy-conscious organizations, governments, and open-source communities.
Ease of Use
Platform coverage for Element is not documented by the vendor, so confirm deployment options directly before rollout.
Key Strengths
- Covers End-to-End Encryption, Decentralized/Self-Hosted, Matrix Protocol
Limitations to Consider
- No security certifications published on the vendor site
- No public API documented
- Support channels are not documented publicly
- No free trial length published
- No verified user ratings collected on this site yet
Pricing Analysis
Free self-hosted. Element One $5/user/month, Enterprise custom pricing
Final Thoughts
We publish what is verified about Element and update the page as the vendor confirms more of its specification.
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Note: Integration availability may vary based on your subscription plan. Visit the official Element website or check our individual product pages for the most up-to-date integration information.
About Element
Secure, decentralized messaging on the Matrix protocol
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | Element |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
Free self-hosted. Element One $5/user/month, Enterprise custom pricing
Integration & API
- API Supported
- Yes
- API Auth Methods
- Not specified
- API Protocols
- Not specified
- Native Integrations
- Slack BridgeDiscord BridgeIRC Bridge
- Marketplace
- Not specified
- Zapier
- Not specified
Security & Compliance
- Certifications
- Not specified
- Encryption
- E2E EncryptionMatrix Protocol
- Compliance
- Not specified
- Uptime SLA
- Not specified
Mobile
- Mobile App
- Yes
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Mobile Pricing
- Not specified
Delivery & Infrastructure
- Deployment Type
- Self-hosted, Cloud
- Browsers
- Not specified
- Data Centers
- Not specified
- Languages
- Not specified