Work communication for distributed teams
Team communicationFrom $8 / per member/month
- Async-first Posts
- Smart Summaries
- Referenceable Decisions
Best Element Alternatives in 2026
4 top Team communication tools you can use instead of Element, with pricing and key features.
Element
Secure collaboration and messaging
Team communicationFree plan available
- End-to-end encryption
- Self-hosting and hosting options
- Matrix interoperability
- Air-gapped deployments
Element alternatives
The team inbox and chat tool that empowers teams to truly collaborate around email
Team communicationFrom $14 / per user/month
- Inbox collaboration
- Team spaces
- Internal statuses
Software for Teamwork
Team communicationFree plan available
- Check-ins
- Goals
- Meetings
Where work happens
Team communicationFree plan availableRemote Work
- Collaboration
- Project management
- Integrations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Element?
Element is a Team communication tool: Secure collaboration and messaging. It has a free plan. Key features include End-to-end encryption, Self-hosting and hosting options, Matrix interoperability and Air-gapped deployments.