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Element

brew install --cask element v1.12.21

Open-source Matrix chat client for encrypted messaging and team collaboration.

Why you might care

Element is the most popular Matrix client with strong encryption, thread support, and works with any Matrix homeserver. Choose this if you want decentralized chat with more privacy and control than Slack or Teams, or need to self-host your communication infrastructure.

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Alternatives

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30-day installs · #500
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90-day · #480
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365-day · #450

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