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Campfire vs Element

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Campfire

Campfire is a group chat tool by 37signals (makers of Basecamp) sold as a one-time purchase under their ONCE brand. It runs on your own server and provides real-time messaging without recurring subscription fees.

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Element

Element Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging client built on the Matrix protocol.

CommunicationFreeOpen Source

Quick Facts

Campfire

Company37signals
Year Launched2024
Pricing ModelPaid
Open SourceNo
CategoryCommunication
PlatformsLinux, Web

Element

CompanyElement
Year Launched2016
Pricing ModelFree
Open SourceYes
CategoryCommunication
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux

Pricing

Campfire

Paid

ONCE: 299/one-time

Element

Free

Open Source: Free/One-time

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