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Element

🇬🇧EU Company

by Element

Element is a secure messenger and collaboration platform built on the Matrix open protocol, developed by Element (formerly New Vector) in London, UK. It provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice/video calls, and bridging to other platforms (Slack, Teams, WhatsApp). Element is used by the French government, German military (Bundeswehr), and NATO for secure communications. Organizations can self-host for complete data sovereignty, or use Element's managed hosting.

Key Features

  • Matrix protocol interoperability
  • End-to-end encryption by default
  • Self-hosting capabilities for privacy
  • Customizable user interface options
  • Group chat with up to 1000 members
  • Data retention policies compliant with GDPR
  • Rich media sharing support
  • Cross-platform synchronization

Certifications & Compliance

Open SourceSelf-HostableISO 27001EU-hostedGDPR Compliant

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