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