Element
Element is a secure, decentralized communication platform built on the Matrix open standard, offering sovereign messaging and collaboration as an alternative to Slack and other proprietary platforms.
About Element
Element is a professional messaging and collaboration platform that provides organizations with digitally sovereign, secure communications built on the open Matrix standard. Unlike proprietary platforms like Slack or WhatsApp, Element offers end-to-end encrypted messaging with the ability to self-host and maintain full control over data. The platform enables interoperability between different organizations and vendors through federation, similar to how email works across different providers. Element is trusted by governments, military organizations, and enterprises worldwide, including NATO, the French government, and various US military branches. It supports both cloud-hosted and on-premises deployments, including air-gapped environments, making it suitable for high-security use cases while maintaining a consumer-friendly interface for easy adoption.
Key Features
- End-to-end encrypted messaging and voice/video calls built on the open Matrix standard
- Self-hosted deployment options for complete data sovereignty and control
- Federation support enabling secure communication between different organizations and platforms
- Air-gapped network support for isolated, high-security environments
- Professional enterprise features with consumer-style user experience
- Vendor lock-in protection through open source architecture and Matrix standard compliance
- Government and military-grade security trusted by NATO, US military, and international organizations
- Cross-platform availability with web, desktop, and mobile applications