Element for Mac

Element (formerly Riot) for Mac allows teams to communicate across a wide range of collaboration apps. If some team members use the app while others use IRC, Slack or Gitter, the app will allow these team members to seamlessly work together.

The program offers the richest network of communication bridges.

No one should control your communication and data but you. The tool lets you run your own server, and provides users and teams with the most advanced crypto ratchet technology available today for a decentralized secure Internet.

• Own and control your data
• Decentralised end-to-end encryption
• Cross-signed verification
• Open network
• Messaging, voice and video

Element for macOS is entirely open source: all the code is published on GitHub (Apache License) for anyone to see and extend. This means teams can customize or contribute to the code and everyone can benefit from the speed of community innovation.

Riot for Mac is built on top of Matrix. Matrix is an open network for secure, decentralized communication delivering a community of users, bridged networks, integrated bots and applications plus full end-to-end encryption.

No limits on features, group size or usage for public rooms!

Features and Highlights

Developers
Born from IRC; built by developers for developers. Enjoy the integrations (Jira, Github), benefit from new ones from the Matrix community, or add your own!

Creative Agencies
Efficient. Clutter free. The tool knows how to go unnoticed. Free your mind, relax, and let your creativity express itself. Integrations (coming soon) for Basecamp, Invision, Zeplin and more bring updates right into your team room for easy tracking. Guest access, interoperability with Slack and other networks let you easily reach your customers through one simple, elegant interface.

Small/Medium Businesses
We all know the communication problems you can find in even the smallest businesses. With the software, get everyone painlessly on the same page - without them having to give up their existing tools!

Adhoc Teams
Need to get a bunch of different people quickly on the same page? It might be collaboration between teams, companies, families, clubs... The app's guest access and interoperability lets them plug into their preferred tools and get up and running rapidly.

How to Use

Install the app by dragging it into Applications

Open the app and create or sign in with a Matrix ID

Join public rooms or start private chats

Use end-to-end encryption for secure messaging

Enable cross-device sync in settings

Customize notifications and themes

Manage account and security settings

System Requirements

• OS: macOS 10.12 Sierra or later
• RAM: 4 GB minimum
• Disk Space: 200 MB free
• Internet: Broadband connection required
• Architecture: Intel or Apple Silicon (via Rosetta or native build)

PROS

• End-to-end encrypted chats
• Cross-platform Matrix protocol support
• Customizable UI and themes
• Supports group chats and file sharing
• Open-source and regularly updated

CONS

• Interface may feel cluttered
• Occasional performance slowdowns
• Notifications can be inconsistent
• Limited integrations compared to Slack
• Learning curve for Matrix newcomers

Note: Additional features available in the paid editions. For a fully managed service and the fastest messaging performance choose Element Matrix Services (EMS).

Also Available: Download Element for Windows