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LightningElement
Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Supports Matrix rooms, Spaces and threaded conversations
  • Searches encrypted rooms using a local index
  • End-to-end encryption with cross-signed device verification
  • Federated, so you can run your own server and still reach everyone
  • The project is in beta
  • The macOS download requires Apple Silicon and macOS 26 or newer
  • 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 Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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