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Element
EU
Chat securely on your terms with encrypted messaging you can self-host or run in the cloud.
UK/EUFree planFrom $5/user/month
Element Pricing
Element offers a free plan alongside paid tiers. Paid plans start at $5/user/month.
Free
Free
- ✓Personal use on matrix.org
- ✓End-to-end encryption
- ✓Voice and video calls
- ✓Cross-platform apps
Business
$5/user/month
- ✓Cloud-hosted by Element
- ✓Admin console
- ✓Customer support
- ✓Federation support
Enterprise
$10/user/month
- ✓Cloud or self-hosted
- ✓24/7 support
- ✓Advanced admin controls
- ✓Custom deployment options
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