Element

Element is a secure, decentralized chat and collaboration client built on the Matrix protocol. It provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice calls, video meetings, and file sharing for personal and organizational communication.

Features:

• End-to-end encryption for 1-to-1 chats and group rooms by default
• Voice and video calling powered by WebRTC with group conferencing
• Decentralized architecture allowing connection to any Matrix homeserver
• Rich formatting with Markdown, file attachments, and emoji reactions
• Integrates with external bridges for IRC, Slack, Discord, and Telegram