Element Software
About Element
Element is a secure messenger and chat app designed to streamline team collaboration. This solution is part of the Matrix ecosystem and is protected by end-to-end encryption. Element is suitable for teams working in various industries, including the public sector, universities, corporations, community organizations, and others. The app is accessible via desktops as well as iOS and Android devices. It can be deployed on-premise or on the cloud, using any public server or with Element Matrix Services.
Element simplifies communication with individuals or teams who are using other Matrix apps. For extra security, it offers cross-signed device verification to protect messages from unauthorized access. While in the app, teams can utilize read receipts, reactions, file shari...
Element Pricing
Starting price:
$3.00 per month
Free trial:
Not Available
Free version:
Available
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Video calls for desktop and mobile
Element User Reviews
OVERALL RATING
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Anonymous
Company size: 51-200 employees
Time used: Less than 6 months
Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered
March 2021
Secure collaboration for every team
Pros
Multi-platform very convenient and secure messenger. Works great for our business needs.
Cons
Works great, no limitations, reliable and non-expensive solution.
Brendan
Company size: 201-500 employees
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Time used: Less than 12 months
Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered
March 2021
Element bridges our org's internal communication tools
Pros
Element provides our organization with an open source and user-friendly enterprise SaaS solution to bridge our internal communication tools. Additionally, it provides us with a platform for true end-to-end encrypted conversations.
Cons
Logging in to our SaaS instance through the desktop isn't super intuitive, as it requires the end user to manually input our server hostname.
Reasons for switching to Element
We needed a tool that would bridge to our other internal communications tools.
Adam
Verified reviewer
Company size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Real Estate
Time used: Less than 12 months
Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
August 2021
Great for Remote Work
Pros
I've used Element now for a while and feel like the screen share and mobile upload features are as slick as they get.
Cons
I think they could improve on the initial set-up and onboarding, but once you're on. Very smooth.
Elliot
Company size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Public Relations and Communications
Time used: Less than 12 months
Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered
March 2021
In our Element
Overall experience is positive. The UX of the app is clean and intuitive, which enables the teams to collaborate well.
Pros
Element provides our agency with the ability to maintain a truly secure, decentralised communications platform - a vital requirement for the often confidential nature of our work. Element is easy to deploy and use, was up and running in minutes and switching between its desktop application and mobile is seamless.
Cons
None so far!
Anonymous
Company size: 10,000+ employees
Time used: Less than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered
April 2021
Really satisfied!
Pros
It is a very cool messenger and collaboration platform for small or big sized businesses. We use it for communication, managing, and just as a company or team group.
Cons
No problems or cons. I really like that software.
Zach
Company size: 11-50 employees
Industry: Financial Services
Time used: Less than 6 months
Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.
June 2021
Great team communication for privacy-focused companies
It's a great chat feature, and I am interested in seeing how companies create federated group chats that often partner together. That could be a neat use-case.
Pros
Element is a great tool for a company that's focused on privacy and internal controls. It is easy to use and has a nice UI.
Cons
The key verification is a bit onerous and there are a lot of hoops to jump through to setup. Also, you can not change the color and changing the font style is very unintuitive.
Anonymous
Company size: 11-50 employees
Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered
March 2021
Ensures highly-secure collaboration
Pros
I guess this is the most secure messenger ever. It's open-source and offers a free plan for personal usage. Great for chatting with friends and relatives, as well as for business comunications.
Cons
I'm fully satisfied with this messaging app.