Element is a chat application similar to Signal, Discord, WhatsApp and so on.
The big difference with the other apps is that it is Open Source, and communicates using a federated network protocol, called Matrix.
For the most part you don't have to worry about networks, however you need to be careful when installing the Element App for the first time, to point the Homeserver to our homeserver address (see paragraph Connections).
Recommend Element to your longtime buddies, or browse the public rooms on various Matrix Homeservers to make new friends.
Features
E2EE (end-to-end encrypted) messages
Voice and video calls
Share files (gifs, videos, ..)
Bridge (synchronize) WhatsApp account
Bridge (synchronize) Discord channel
- Programmable APIs
Element by Oblak.be
Oblak users can enjoy Element (both Web/App) immediately for free! To keep the service affordable though, your conversation history is limited to one year. If you have gotten a super cute video you want to keep forever, we advise you to check out our Nextcloud service!
Links
Official element.io website
Element App official downloads
Technical information about the Matrix Protocol
Connections
Use our hosted Element Web client, or point your App towards our Matrix Homeserver
Element Web chat.oblak.be
Matrix Homeserver matrix.oblak.be