Element

01 · Who’s behind it

Who runs Element

Element element.io

Element is a Matrix-based end-to-end encrypted messenger and secure collaboration app. It’s decentralised for digital sovereign self-hosting, or through a hosting service such as Element Matrix Services. Element operates on the open Matrix network to provide interoperability and easy connections.

Wikidata: decentralized encrypted chat and collaboration software powered by the Matrix protocol

Company

No imprint we could read

Online since

Not in the Internet Archive

Audience

In English

02 · Privacy

What Element tracks

What the homepage loads before you accept or decline cookies. A cookie banner should hold most of it back until you agree, and a tag manager can load more that we don’t see.

1. 01
   Rocket.Chat rocket.chat English 4 trackers

   Interoperable by Design. Governed by You | Rocket.Chat

   Messaging, voice, video, apps, and AI that connect you with allies and partners on any system. Deployed anywhere, entirely under your control.

   • Amazon SES
   • Atlassian
   • cdnjs
   • Cloudflare
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace

   0 say Rocket.Chat is a good alternative to Element 0 say Rocket.Chat isn’t a real alternative to Element

   Comment

   Compare Rocket.Chat with Element →
   Very close
2. 02
   Mattermost mattermost.com English 3 trackers

   Mattermost | Operational and AI Sovereignty for Critical Infrastructure and National Security

   Zero-trust collaboration, automation and AI in private cloud, self-hosted, and air-gapped environments. Built for national security, critical infrastructure, and regulated enterprises.

   • Atlassian
   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Microsoft 365

   0 say Mattermost is a good alternative to Element 0 say Mattermost isn’t a real alternative to Element

   Comment

   Compare Mattermost with Element →
   Very close
3. 03
   Wire wire.com

   instant messaging client

   • Amazon SES
   • Atlassian
   • Cloudflare
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Microsoft 365

   0 say Wire is a good alternative to Element 0 say Wire isn’t a real alternative to Element

   Comment

   Compare Wire with Element →
   Very close
4. 04
   Threema threema.ch Top 10K English No trackers

   Threema – Secure Communication For Individuals and Companies

   The secure instant messenger from Switzerland. GDPR-compliant messaging for individuals and organizations that value privacy, security and data protection.

   • Google Search Console
   • nginx

   0 say Threema is a good alternative to Element 0 say Threema isn’t a real alternative to Element

   Comment

   Compare Threema with Element →
   Very close
5. 05
   Signal signal.org Top 10K English No trackers

   Signal >> Home

   Say "hello" to a different messaging experience. An unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all of the features you expect.

   • Atlassian
   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Microsoft 365

   0 say Signal is a good alternative to Element 0 say Signal isn’t a real alternative to Element

   Comment

   Compare Signal with Element →
   Very close
6. 06
   Slack slack.com Top 1K English EU-registeredFree plan 1 tracker

   Slack | AI Work Platform & Productivity Tools

   Boost productivity and save time with Slack‌ — ‌the AI work platform for managing projects, automating workflows, and connecting teams securely. Start working smarter today.

   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • HubSpot
   • Apache HTTP Server
   • OneTrust
   • Amazon Route 53

   0 say Slack is a good alternative to Element 0 say Slack isn’t a real alternative to Element

   Comment

   Compare Slack with Element →
   Close
7. 07
   Discord discord.com Top 1K English 2 trackers

   Discord - Group Chat That’s All Fun & Games

   Discord is great for playing games and chilling with friends, or even building a worldwide community. Customize your own space to talk, play, and hang out.

   • Atlassian
   • Cloudflare
   • Cloudflare DNS
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • HubSpot

   0 say Discord is a good alternative to Element 0 say Discord isn’t a real alternative to Element

   Comment

   Compare Discord with Element →
   Close
8. 08
   WhatsApp whatsapp.com Top 100 English No trackers

   WhatsApp | Secure and Reliable Free Private Messaging and Calling

   Use WhatsApp Messenger to stay in touch with friends and family. WhatsApp is free and offers simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world.

   • Google Search Console
   • Microsoft 365
   • Adobe
   • Dropbox
   • Meta Business Suite
   • Proofpoint

   0 say WhatsApp is a good alternative to Element 0 say WhatsApp isn’t a real alternative to Element

   Comment

   Compare WhatsApp with Element →
   Very close
9. 09
   telegram.org Top 1K No trackers

   Telegram Messenger

   Fast. Secure. Powerful.

   • Google Search Console
   • Bootstrap
   • Google Cloud DNS
   • nginx

   0 say telegram.org is a good alternative to Element 0 say telegram.org isn’t a real alternative to Element

   Comment

   Compare telegram.org with Element →
   Very close
10. 10
    Nextcloud nextcloud.com Top 10K English 1 tracker

    Nextcloud - Open source content collaboration platform

    The most popular open source content collaboration platform for tens of millions of users at thousands of organizations across the globe

    • Amazon SES
    • Google Search Console
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • Apple Business
    • Bootstrap
    • Font Awesome

    0 say Nextcloud is a good alternative to Element 0 say Nextcloud isn’t a real alternative to Element

    Comment

    Compare Nextcloud with Element →
    Very close
11. 11
    BlackBerry blackberry.com Top 10K English 1 tracker

    BlackBerry | Secure Communications and QNX

    Learn how BlackBerry operates through two divisions — BlackBerry Secure Communications and QNX — delivering mission‑critical security and embedded software.

    • Atlassian
    • Cloudflare
    • Google Search Console
    • Microsoft 365
    • Adobe
    • Apple Business

    0 say BlackBerry is a good alternative to Element 0 say BlackBerry isn’t a real alternative to Element

    Comment

    Compare BlackBerry with Element →
    Close
12. 12
    Viber viber.com Top 1K English 4 trackers

    Home | Viber

    cross-platform instant messaging voice-over-Internet Protocol application for smartphones

    • Amazon SES
    • Atlassian
    • Google Workspace
    • HubSpot
    • Stripe
    • Akamai

    0 say Viber is a good alternative to Element 0 say Viber isn’t a real alternative to Element

    Comment

    Compare Viber with Element →
    Close
13. 13
    GroupMe groupme.com English No trackers

    GroupMe | Group chat app

    Group text messaging to every phone. The easy way to connect with all the groups in your life, big and small.

    • Google Search Console
    • Microsoft 365
    • Amazon CloudFront
    • Framer
    • Google Fonts
    • Amazon Route 53

    0 say GroupMe is a good alternative to Element 0 say GroupMe isn’t a real alternative to Element

    Comment

    Compare GroupMe with Element →
    Close
14. 14
    Pexip pexip.com English 2 trackers

    Video technology platform | Secure video communications | Pexip

    Secure your video meetings with Pexip's self-hosted solution for ultimate privacy and control. Seamlessly connect across meeting platforms and meeting rooms. Trusted by tech giants and governments worldwide.

    • Atlassian
    • Cloudflare
    • Google Search Console
    • HubSpot
    • Microsoft 365
    • Apple Business

    0 say Pexip is a good alternative to Element 0 say Pexip isn’t a real alternative to Element

    Comment

    Compare Pexip with Element →
    Close
15. 15
    Proton proton.me Top 10K English No trackers

    Proton: Privacy by default

    Over 100 million people use Proton to stay private and secure online. Get a free Proton account and take back your privacy.

    • Google Search Console
    • Astro
    • Proton Mail
    • Tailwind CSS
    • Yandex Webmaster
    • YouTube embeds

    0 say Proton is a good alternative to Element 0 say Proton isn’t a real alternative to Element

    Comment

    Compare Proton with Element →
    Close
16. 16
    TeamSpeak teamspeak.com English 3 trackers

    TeamSpeak

    TeamSpeak — the trusted voice communication platform for gaming, business, and communities. Crystal-clear audio, military-grade security, and cross-platform support.

    • cdnjs
    • Cloudflare
    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Microsoft 365

    0 say TeamSpeak is a good alternative to Element 0 say TeamSpeak isn’t a real alternative to Element

    Comment

    Compare TeamSpeak with Element →
    Close
17. 17
    DingTalk dingtalk.com Top 10K No trackers

    钉钉，AI时代工作方式

    钉钉（Ding Talk）是阿里巴巴集团打造的企业级智能移动办公平台，引领未来新一代工作方式，将陪伴每一个企业成长，是数字经济时代的企业组织协同办公和应用开发平台，是新生产力工具。

    • Google Search Console
    • Microsoft 365
    • GlobalSign
    • Tailwind CSS
    • Tengine

    0 say DingTalk is a good alternative to Element 0 say DingTalk isn’t a real alternative to Element

    Comment

    Compare DingTalk with Element →
    Close
18. 18
    Bitrix24 bitrix24.com Top 10K German 1 tracker

    Bitrix24 ist ein kostenfreier Online-Arbeitsplatz für Ihr Unternehmen: CRM, Aufgaben, Online-Termine und vieles mehr.

    Die All-in-One Lösung von Bitrix24 hilft Ihnen dabei, Ihre Teams zu verwalten und den Vertrieb voranzutreiben. Bitrix24 lässt sich hervorragend in Ihre Geschäftsprozesse integrieren und sorgt für deren hochgenaue und effiziente Verwaltung.

    • Google Search Console
    • consentmanager
    • Google Tag Manager
    • Amazon Route 53

    0 say Bitrix24 is a good alternative to Element 0 say Bitrix24 isn’t a real alternative to Element

    Comment

    Compare Bitrix24 with Element →
    Close
19. 19
    Appwrite appwrite.io English No trackers

    Appwrite · The open-source cloud for developers and agents

    Appwrite is an open-source developer platform with Auth, Databases, Storage, Functions, Messaging, and Sites. The open-source cloud for agents and developers.

    • Cloudflare
    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Cloudflare Web Analytics
    • Mailgun

    0 say Appwrite is a good alternative to Element 0 say Appwrite isn’t a real alternative to Element

    Comment

    Compare Appwrite with Element →
    Close
20. 20
    Omnissa omnissa.com English 1 tracker

    Omnissa | The last mile for running AI safely

    Omnissa secures the agentic endpoint. Contain AI agents in a safe workspace, patch faster, and govern AI actions before impact across your endpoints.

    • Amazon SES
    • Atlassian
    • Google Search Console
    • Microsoft 365
    • Adobe
    • Akamai Bot Manager

    0 say Omnissa is a good alternative to Element 0 say Omnissa isn’t a real alternative to Element

    Comment

    Compare Omnissa with Element →
    Close

Closest first, by how much each site’s offer resembles Element’s. Trackers are counted the same way as above. Highlighted technologies are ones Element uses too. Votes and comments come from visitors and don’t change the order.

04 · History

No changes yet. Each new crawl is compared with the last one, and what Element adds, drops or rewrites shows up here.

05 · Details

How we measure

Alternatives are matched by what sites actually offer, from their homepages, Wikidata and a summary by Claude, in any language. Trackers and the rest of the stack come from the homepage’s code and DNS records.