Element

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Decentralized encrypted messaging client built on the Matrix protocol.

2 GB RAM Docker ActiveAGPL-3.0iOS & Android

Source Docs Website

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Pros

End-to-end encryption by default
Federated - no single point of control
Bridges to other platforms like Slack and Discord
Active development by Element HQ

Cons

Complex server setup with Synapse
Federation can be slow
Resource hungry for small deployments
UI can feel cluttered

Tags

messaging matrix encryption federation chat

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