Element alternatives
Programs you can use instead of Element. Free and open-source options come first; every download is from the publisher's official source.
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Discord
Discord is a communication platform designed for voice, video, and text interaction among communities, gaming groups, and friends.
Shared platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
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Telegram Desktop
Telegram Desktop is an open-source, cloud-based messaging client developed by Telegram FZ-LLC.
Shared platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
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Signal
Signal is an open-source, encrypted messaging application focused on user privacy and security.
Shared platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
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Zulip
Zulip is an open-source team collaboration and chat application developed by Kandra Labs, Inc.
Shared platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
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Rocket.Chat
Rocket.Chat is an open-source team communication platform licensed under the MIT license.
Shared platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
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Jitsi Meet
Jitsi Meet is an open-source video conferencing app that lets you hold meetings without creating an account.
Shared platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
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- Keybase Keybase is an open-source program for end-to-end encrypted chat, file sharing and teamwork. Shared platforms: Windows, macOS WindowsmacOS
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Mattermost
Mattermost is an open-source messaging and collaboration platform that teams can run on their own servers.
Shared platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
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Session
Session is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted messenger that does not ask for a phone number.
Shared platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
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- Microsoft Teams Free version available Microsoft Teams is a communication platform developed by Microsoft Corporation that combines text chat, video conferencing, file sharing, and workspace collaboration. Shared platforms: Windows, macOS WindowsmacOS
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Zoom Workplace Free version available
Zoom Workplace is a unified communication platform designed for video meetings, screen sharing, and team collaboration.
Shared platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
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