1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Business Instant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-instant-messaging) 4. [Element Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/element-io/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5b4690e6a219b80260d8958868fdefd8/element-io.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/element-io/reviews) [ Element ](/products/element-io/reviews) (43)4.2/5 Element is a secure communications platform built on Matrix: a decentralised and end-to-end encrypted protocol. Bring your teams together, boost productivity and workplace satisfaction, while retaining complete ownership of your data. Element is a leader in the Forrester Wave: Secure Communications report. Easily collaborate with your partners, suppliers or clients with video calls and instant messaging: like email for the 21st century. You can even connect your Slack, MS Teams, WhatsApp accounts. On the other hand Element can be closed for high security environments using secure border and cross domain gateways, and even air-gapped deployments. Being built on Matrix, there is no single point of failure for the network thanks to the decentralised network architecture, making it perfect for mission-critical environments. Please contact us to explore how your business can benefit from Element. 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