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Element vs Troop Messenger
Both stand on secure team chat software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Element combines broad platform availability, guest access and unlimited message history. Its self-hosted option and integrations may appeal to organizations, while plan prices are not listed.
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Troop Messenger offers team messaging across desktop and mobile platforms, with guest access and several listed integrations. Compare the plan storage details and trial descriptions, and note that Superior is not yet available.
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| Element | Troop Messenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium: $2.50 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Maker | Element | Troop Messenger |
| Website | element.io | troopmessenger.com |
| On secure team chat software | #5 of 30 | #12 of 30 |
Element: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Guest access supported
- Unlimited message history
- Available across mobile, desktop, web and self-hosted
- Integrates with Jitsi, GitHub, Jira and others
What to know first
- Prices are not listed for its plans
- No channels
Troop Messenger: what it does well
- Supports channels and guest access.
- Message history is unlimited.
- Runs on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
- Lists Dropbox, Google Drive, Zapier, and LDAP/Active Directory integrations.
What to know first
- Free plan covers 1–50 users.
- Premium includes 150 GB storage.
- Superior is marked as coming soon.
- Trial duration differs between the pricing note and Enterprise details.
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