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SchildiChatElement
Free

Free to download and use.

 Freemium

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

Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Built on Element, so it supports the Matrix protocol
  • Layout closer to a conventional messenger
  • End-to-end encryption with cross-signed device verification
  • Federated, so you can run your own server and still reach everyone
  • Depends on upstream Element for most features
  • Needs a Matrix account on a homeserver
  • 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
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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