Element
Messaging and collaboration app designed for team communication.
Region:UK / FrancePricing:Free / PaidData:EURating:
EU jurisdictionNo 3rd-party sharing (claimed)Clear policy
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About our ratings
SoftWhere editorial score (v1)
Our ratings are based on the following criteria, evaluated by our editorial team:
Transparency
Clear communication about data practices
User control
Options to manage your data and settings
Ease of switching
How simple it is to migrate your data
Value for money
Features and quality relative to cost