Element vs SimpleX Chat
| Element | SimpleX Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Disappearing messages | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Secure Messaging Apps. On Freedom251, Element scores higher on our published basis.