Element

Element is a Matrix-based end-to-end encrypted messenger and secure collaboration app that is decentralised for digital sovereign self-hosting or through a hosting service. It operates on the open Matrix network to provide interoperability and easy connections between organisations.

Yes, Element offers install and support for air-gapped, isolated and high-side instances with no internet connectivity needed. The company also supports low bandwidth communications, including Mesh and satellite connectivity.

Element is built on the open Matrix standard to free organisations from vendor-locked systems. The transparency of open source software and the interoperable Matrix open standard means Element's customers are never vendor-locked. This provides independence from siloed systems and ensures organisations retain ownership and control of their data.

Element is independently audited and certified as compliant with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 information security management standard, ISO/IEC 5230 (OpenChain) for open source license compliance, and holds Cyber Essentials Plus certification from the UK government.

Element offers three pricing tiers: Community (free, non-professional deployments and evaluations), Enterprise (professional use with enterprise-grade performance, priced per seat/month), and Sovereign (complete sovereignty with air-gapped deployment, priced per deployment).