Element vs Talkyard

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

CommunicationFreeOpen Source

Talkyard Open-source forum and community discussion platform that blends threaded Q&A with chat-style conversations.

CommunicationFreemiumOpen Source

Quick Facts

ElementCompany—

2016Year Launched2019

FreePricing ModelFreemium

YesOpen SourceYes

CommunicationCategoryCommunication

macOS, Windows, LinuxPlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

12,789 ★GitHub Stars1,808 ★

Element

CompanyElement

Year Launched2016

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceYes

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux

GitHub Stars12,789 ★

Talkyard

Company—

Year Launched2019

Pricing ModelFreemium

Open SourceYes

CategoryCommunication

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

GitHub Stars1,808 ★

Element

Free

Open Source: Free/One-time

Talkyard

Freemium

Free: $0/monthly

Pro: Custom/monthly per seat

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