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Element (Matrix)

by Element · London, United Kingdom · Since 2016

Decentralised secure messaging.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.6
transparency & India fit

What is Element (Matrix)?

Element (Matrix) is team chat & collaboration from Element, based in London, United Kingdom and has been building software since 2016. Decentralised secure messaging.

Team collaboration tools provide channels, direct messages, file sharing and integrations so work conversations leave WhatsApp. Suites such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 bundle chat; dedicated products compete on search, threads and integrations.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +10 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Element (Matrix) features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Element (Matrix) adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Channels, threads and DMs
  • Video and voice huddles
  • File sharing and search
  • App integrations and bots
  • Guest access for clients
  • Wikis and knowledge bases
  • Mobile apps with notifications control
  • Admin controls and compliance
  • Free plan to start without a card

Element (Matrix) pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Element (Matrix) charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on element.io.

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Specifications

Category
Team chat & collaboration
Vendor
Element
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2016
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Element (Matrix) — frequently asked questions

What is Element (Matrix)?+

Element (Matrix) is team chat & collaboration by Element. Decentralised secure messaging.

How much does Element (Matrix) cost?+

Element (Matrix) has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Element (Matrix) offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Element (Matrix) offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Element (Matrix) made in India?+

No. Element (Matrix) is developed by Element in London, United Kingdom, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Element (Matrix) best suited for?+

Element (Matrix) suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for team chat & collaboration.

What are the best alternatives to Element (Matrix)?+

Popular alternatives in team chat & collaboration include Zoho Cliq, Zoho Connect, Flock. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Element (Matrix) deployed?+

Element (Matrix) is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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