UK · United Kingdom
Free (public/self-hosted) · Cloud from $5/user/mo
Element (Matrix)
Replaces: Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams
Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted team and community chat built on the open Matrix protocol.
The Catch (read before switching): Encrypted key backup/verification can confuse non-technical users, and self-hosting Synapse needs careful tuning.
Hard Constraints Checklist
- Open SourceYes
- Self-HostableYes
- Permanent Free TierYes
- Headquartered Outside USYes
- Zero Tracking / E2EEYes