Cut Your Communication Costs by 90% — Without Losing Any Features. Get unlimited users, enterprise-grade team chat and collaboration, and full control of your data with Element by Federated Computer.

The smarter, more affordable alternative to costly per-user tools — with complete data privacy.

Save Thousands Compared to Big Tech and Increase Productivity

  • Save 90% or more compared to leading competitors.
  • Unlimited user access with no extra fees.
  • All-in-one team chat and collaboration with enterprise reliability.
  • Designed for unlimited users with no cost penalty, unlike Slack and Teams' per-seat pricing.
  • Award-winning for its security and innovation, surpassing Microsoft Teams and Slack in independent privacy and compliance reviews.
  • Recognized as a leading open-source team chat platform, Element offers richer integrations and more customization than Slack or Microsoft Teams.
  • 100% data privacy — hosted in a secure, federated environment.
  • Easy migration from your current provider.

Element Versus Other Messaging Apps

Feature Element Slack Microsoft Teams Discord
End-to-End Encryption ✔ Yes (default) ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No
Self-hosting ✔ Yes ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No
Open-source ✔ Yes ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No
Federation ✔ Yes ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No
Business-ready ✔ Yes ✔ Yes ✔ Yes ❌ Limited

Element is Trusted by the European Commission, Mozilla, Greenpeace, Toyota and others.

Get started today with Federated Computer

Click Start Your 21-day Free Trial to sign up for your free account. Set up in minutes, Gain immediate access to the full toolset, and elevate your business.

Ready to cut costs, own your data, and unlock powerful tools for your business?

Frequently Asked Questions

Element is a secure messaging and collaboration app built on the Matrix protocol, offering end-to-end encryption (E2EE), self-hosting, and interoperability with other platforms. It's designed for organizations prioritizing privacy and data sovereignty.

Decentralized: No single company controls the network; you can self-host your server.

Governments (e.g., German Bundeswehr, French Gendarmerie), NGOs (Amnesty International), open-source projects (KDE, Wikimedia), and enterprises needing secure communication.

Yes! Organizations can deploy their own Matrix homeserver (e.g., Synapse, Dendrite) for full data control. Federated Computer offers managed solutions for enterprises.

When self-hosted, Element can be configured to comply with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations by ensuring data stays within controlled infrastructure.

Yes! Features include encrypted video/voice calls (via Jitsi or Element Call), secure file sharing with E2EE, screen sharing and integrations (GitLab, Jira, etc.).

Matrix servers ("homeservers") communicate across federated networks (like email). Example: A user on companyA.com can chat with someone on universityB.edu.

Desktop (Windows/macOS/Linux), mobile (iOS/Android), and web browsers.

Federated Computer provides migration tools and bridges to port existing workflows. Onboarding support is available for enterprises.

Federated Computer provides migration tools and bridges to port existing workflows. Onboarding support is available for enterprises.

For internal teams, yes! It offers threaded conversations, topic-based rooms ("Spaces"), and better security. For external comms, it complements email via Matrix federation.

What People Say About Element

"The Bundeswehr uses Element for secure communication because it offers end-to-end encryption and can be self-hosted, ensuring data sovereignty. It's a reliable alternative to proprietary solutions."

— Official statement (German Federal Ministry of Defence)

"We migrated from IRC to Matrix/Element because it provides modern features like file sharing, bridges, and E2EE while keeping our community decentralized. It's been a game-changer for open-source collaboration."

— Jonathan Riddell, KDE Developer

"Element has been fantastic for research groups. The ability to bridge with other messaging platforms while keeping everything encrypted is invaluable for academic collaboration."

— Faculty member, Systems Research Group, University of Cambridge

"Element is what Slack and Teams should be—decentralized, encrypted, and free from corporate surveillance. It's the future of professional messaging."

— Liam Proven, The Register

"Element's self-hosting capability allowed us to deploy a secure messaging system compliant with our strict data policies. It's now a critical tool for internal operations."

— IT Security Lead, French Ministry of the Interior

"Element provided a GDPR-compliant, self-hosted messaging solution for our teams. The ability to federate securely with other agencies was a key advantage."

— Dutch Digital Infrastructure Agency

"Element, built on Matrix, aligns with our principles of software freedom. Unlike proprietary messengers, it gives users full control over their communications without vendor lock-in."

— Libby Reinish, Campaigns Manager, FSF

Stop overpaying for video conferencing and online meetings tools. Get unlimited users, powerful features, and complete control of your data.