SECURITY TOOLS
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ACTIVELY MAINTAINED
COMPLETELY FREE
ELEMENT
Element is a premium, open-source instant messaging client offering end-to-end encryption, groups, and file sharing. Built on the Matrix open standard, it enables decentralized, sovereign communications. Self-hosted or managed deployments ensure secure, interoperable collaboration, making it the top choice for governments, military, and organizations seeking digital autonomy.
GITHUB STARS
13k
+12% this month
FORKS
2.6k
Active community
LAST PUSH
Apr 24, 2026
High momentum
WATCHERS
223
Tracking updates
LICENSE
AGPL-3.0
Commercial use
**Element** is a messaging client that runs end-to-end encrypted conversations.
It is built for users who need to collaborate securely.
Element operates on the open Matrix network.
High Performance
Built for speed and minimal overhead.
Self-hostable
Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal
Developer Native
Programmable via any language workflow
SUPPORTED LANGUAGES
VISUAL INTERFACE
The Quick Glance
Status
Active
Category
Security Tools
Pricing
Completely Free
Self-Hosted
No
Available on
Web
Latest Release
v1.12.15
Apr 8, 2026Relative Standing — across 1,284 tools
STARS13k
Top 29% globally
FORKS2.6k
Top 16% in Open Source
ACTIVITYVery High
Top 7% Activity
WATCHERS223
Top 16% Community