Element

Element is a decentralized, sovereign, and secure collaboration platform built on the Matrix open standard. It enables interoperable real-time communication with self-hosted or fully managed deployments, including air-gapped options for highly-secure environments, and emphasizes data ownership, freedom from vendor lock-in, and open interoperability across organizations.

• End-to-end encryption by default
• Federation and interoperability across Matrix deployments
• Sovereignty and decentralization with self-hosted options
• Open standard and open-source foundations
• Flexible hosting: self-hosted, managed, and air-gapped deployments
• Administrative controls: identity management, auditing, SSO, and retention policies
• Workplace collaboration: Spaces, file sharing, polls, and integrations
• Voice and video calls (Element Call)
• Cross-domain gateways and border gateways for secure federation
• Open-source tooling and vendor-agnostic interoperability

• Complete data ownership and control over hosting and data flows
• Interoperability across different Matrix-based deployments, reducing vendor lock-in
• Strong security with end-to-end encryption by default and configurable security controls
• Flexible deployment models (self-hosted, managed, air-gapped) to fit regulatory needs
• Open standard with transparent security reviews and open-source foundations
• Suitable for government, public sector, and enterprise collaboration needs with enterprise-grade features

• Community: Self-hosted Element Server Suite Community (AGPL, official FOSS distribution). Frontend and backend are free of charge; includes Element Call.
• Enterprise: Self-hosted Element Server Suite Pro (includes Synapse Pro). Enhanced security and support, corporate oversight, dynamic scaling and cost savings. Priced per seat per month.
• Sovereign: Air-gapped deployment of Element Server Suite Pro (includes Synapse Pro). Operate without internet connectivity, dedicated mobile push gateway, air-gapped installation. Priced per deployment.