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Element vs Status: catalog facts
Element	Status
Freemium The client is free and open source under the AGPL 3.0. Element Matrix Services sells…	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
End-to-end encryption with cross-signed device verification Federated, so you can run your own server and still reach everyone	Decentralised messaging with self-custodial keys Built-in crypto wallet and web3 browser
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	Crypto wallet and token features add complexity for people who only want chat Communities depend on members running the desktop app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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