BitChat vs Element
| BitChat | Element | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS, Android | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption coverage | mixed | — |
| Desktop app | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Encrypted Messaging Apps. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Element scores higher on our published basis.