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Element Matrix

by Element · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Element Matrix is a secure communication platform built on the Matrix protocol, offering end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, and file sharing. It provides both self-hosted and cloud-based solutions.

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A European alternative to Slack, Microsoft Teams.

How the EU-ness score breaks down

Each criterion is worth a fixed number of points, multiplied by how good the evidence is and how recently it was checked. Read the full rubric.

  • Where it is built

    Not documented0 / 20 pts

    Where does the engineering team that builds this sit?

  • Data hosting

    Not documented0 / 20 pts

    In which countries does customer data physically sit?

  • Company headquarters

    Verified0 / 15 pts

    Headquartered in United Kingdom

    • element.io · producer · checked 2026-08-02

      “Element Creations Ltd — Registered address: 10 Queen Street Place, London, EC4R 1AG, UNITED KINGDOM”

  • Ownership & control

    Unverified0 / 20 pts

    Ownership not established

    Recorded but not yet checked against a source, so it earns no points.

  • Legal jurisdiction

    Not documented0 / 15 pts

    Could a non-EU government compel access to this data?

  • Underlying infrastructure

    Not documented0 / 10 pts

    Does it run on European infrastructure, or on a US hyperscaler?

Documented quality

Not a review score. These are things a maker either publishes and commits to, or does not — warranty length, spare parts, certifications, support windows.

  • Open source

    Verified10 / 20 pts

    Open-source client

    • element.io · producer · checked 2026-08-02

      “The Element app is open source and you can find all the code on GitHub.”

  • Data portability

    Not documented0 / 15 pts

    Can you export your data in an open format and leave?

  • Independent certification

    Not documented0 / 30 pts

    Has an outside body certified anything about this product?

  • Support & maintenance

    Not documented0 / 15 pts

    How long are updates and security fixes guaranteed?

Where it comes from

Designed in
Not documented
Developed in
Not documented
Data hosted in
Not documented

Who is behind it

British company developing secure communication software based on the Matrix protocol.

Legal entity
Element Software Limited
Founded
2020
Headquarters
United KingdomVerified

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