Element

Element is a messaging app with versions for Android, iOS, web, Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus a self-hosted option. It includes guest access and unlimited message history. Its integrations span collaboration, development, media, and other services, including Etherpad, Google Calendar, Jitsi, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Spotify, YouTube, Grafana, TradingView, RSS Bot, and webhooks. Element has a free plan and a freemium pricing model. Its listed plans are Community for 1–100 users, Enterprise from 100 users, and Sovereign per deployment; no prices are listed for these plans. The available platform and deployment choices may be useful to people considering messaging across mobile and desktop or managing a self-hosted setup. Element was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Element combines messaging with guest access, unlimited history, and a broad platform range. Consider its self-hosted option and unlisted plan prices when deciding whether it fits your setup.

Element may suit individuals or organizations looking for messaging across mobile and desktop platforms, guest access, and unlimited message history. Its self-hosted option may also interest organizations that want that deployment choice.