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Freemium

Free to use, with an optional Nitro subscription.

 Freemium

The client is free and open source under the AGPL 3.0. Element Matrix Services sells…

Windows, iOS, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Drop-in voice channels without placing calls
  • Low-latency screen and game streaming
  • End-to-end encryption with cross-signed device verification
  • Federated, so you can run your own server and still reach everyone
  • Proprietary and centrally hosted
  • Some features sit behind the Nitro subscription
  • Encryption key management confuses people the first time they log in on a new device
  • Heavy on memory for a chat app, and slow with many large rooms
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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