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Element
title: Summary
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Element is a peer-to-peer encrypted IM App supporting Messaging, Audio and Video calls among two users or in groups. It allows for 'Spaces' as well and is structured a little like Discord with a layer of encryption on top.
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Characteristics
| Criteria | Rating | Observation |
|---|---|---|
| Security | strong | No known attack or vulnerability; selected by public bodies |
| Privacy | strong | E2EE, 0-k; metadata known to be public, however |
| Service Integration | strong | Integration with most prevailing IM Apps |
| User Exp | average | Easy-to-use service on a stand-alone basis |
| Pricing | strong | Free tier & paid tier within the market |
Structure
This section covers an overview of the structure of the service.
Protocol
The protocol is developed by matrix.org, a fundation based in the United Kingdom. Element is a client based on the protocol. There are a few other Clients available.
Host
Being Privacy-aware, Element offers the option to Selfhosting an instance of their Chat or rent space on their server.
Client
Element is the most user-friendly Client to access the Matrix protocol, having been selected to be forked by the French government for their Public Servants, the German Army and the German Health system as a secure IM Client.
Bridges
Matrix.org benefits from an environment of developpers who have created bridges between the protocol and popular IM Apps:
- iMessanges for iPhone
- Signal
- Telegram
- Slack
Pricing
| Tier | Price p.m. | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Unlimited 121 & group chats; access to open Matrix network |
| Home | $10 | Free + dedicated server space; 5 users; server whitelabelling |
Further steps
- Element: Implement 'Home' with bridges to retire iMessages, Whatsapp & Signal
- Selfhosting an instance of Element ✅ 2021-09-14
Documentation
title: Installation guides
[Synapse, Matrix homeserver](https://matrix.org/docs/guides/installing-synapse)
[Install tutorial](https://cyberhost.uk/element-matrix-setup/)
[Alternative titorial](https://theselfhostingblog.com/posts/self-hosting-your-own-matrix-server-on-a-raspberry-pi/)
Bridges Whatsapp bridge Signal bridge Telegram bridge iMessage bridge