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Element

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4.7
Market Presence: Workstream Collaboration, Meeting Solutions

Overview

Product Information on Element

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Element?

Element is a software designed for secure messaging and collaboration within organizations or teams. The software enables users to communicate through text, voice, and video messaging, and supports sharing of files while maintaining end-to-end encryption for privacy. Element offers features such as group chat, decentralized communication, and integration with other platforms and protocols, allowing seamless interaction and coordination. The software addresses business communication challenges by providing tools for real-time interaction, data security, and interoperability across various devices and channels, aiming to streamline workflows and enhance organizational connectivity.

Element Pricing

The Element software uses a tiered pricing model, offering both free and paid plans. The free version provides access to basic messaging and collaboration features, while paid plans are structured on a per user per month basis and include additional features such as enhanced security, integrations, and administrative controls. Enterprise options are available for organizations requiring custom solutions and support.

Overall experience with Element

IT Admin
250M - 500M USD, Telecommunication
FAVORABLE

“Element - A Great Collaboration and Communication Solution ”

4.0
Mar 27, 2024
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CRITICAL

About Company

Company Description

Updated 13th October 2023

Element's head office is in London, UK with entities also in France, Germany and the US. Founded in 2016 by Matthew Hodgson and Amandine Le Pape, Element has over 100 employees spread across 20 countries. They include software engineers, commercial executives, product managers and support staff. Element shares its founders with Matrix: a decentralised, open standard for real-time communication. Today Element still employees the majority of core team who established Matrix. Element's mission is to protect the world's progress. Organizations need real-time communication whilst maintaining the sovereignty of their data.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2017
Head office location
London, UK
Number of employees
100 - 499
Annual Revenue
<50M USD
Website
https://element.io

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Element Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(3 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
67%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
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  • IT Admin
    50M-1B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Element - A Great Collaboration and Communication Solution

    4.0
    Mar 27, 2024
    Element is a very secure and convenient communication and collaboration software. It has helped us boost teamwork and productivity and is easy to use too.
  • IT Admin
    50M-1B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Element - A Great Collaboration and Communication Solution

    4.0
    Mar 27, 2024
    Element is a very secure and convenient communication and collaboration software. It has helped us boost teamwork and productivity and is easy to use too.
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Reviewer Insights for: Element
Performance of Element Across Market Features

Element Likes & Dislikes

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With Element, I like that creating group chats is easy It promotes remote working environment thanks to easy communication and collaboration

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With Element, I like that creating group chats is easy It promotes remote working environment thanks to easy communication and collaboration

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With Element, I like that creating group chats is easy It promotes remote working environment thanks to easy communication and collaboration