Element
Community Platforms
Messaging & CommunicationChat & Messaging PlatformsDirect & In-App MessagingfreemiumElement provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice, and video collaboration built on the open Matrix protocol, allowing community builders to host sovereign, vendor-independent communication platforms. Community managers can deploy Element for sensitive discussions, cross-organizational collaboration, and air-gapped environments while maintaining full data ownership and control. The platform supports federation between different Element instances, making it ideal for communities requiring maximum privacy and digital sovereignty.
Used by Organizations
University of InnsbruckFounded
2013
Team Size
103
0%
Funding
Series B
$48.2M total
Monthly Traffic
1,750,000
13%
Key Features
- •End-to-end encryption
- •Matrix protocol federation
- •Self-hosted deployment
- •Air-gapped network support
- •Cross-platform messaging
Use Cases
High-security community communications
Deploy encrypted messaging for communities handling sensitive information, with full control over data hosting and access
Cross-organizational collaboration
Enable secure communication between different community organizations through Matrix federation while maintaining data sovereignty
Air-gapped community networks
Run isolated community communications in environments with no internet connectivity or strict security requirements
Government and public sector communities
Provide digitally sovereign communication platforms for public sector communities requiring compliance and data control
Target Users
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