Element (Matrix)

Element is the best client for the Matrix network. The Matrix open standard is an open-source audited standard for secure, decentralized, real-time communication.

Key Features:

• Doesn’t require phone number or even email address in most cases
• Most other services can be bridged to it, giving you a single place to get and send all your messages
• Fully decentralized - no single point of failure
• End-to-end encryption by default
• Multiple client options available

Perfect for: Users who want secure messaging without sharing personal information like phone numbers.