Element vs Google Chat

At a glance

Element has a free plan. We haven't confirmed one for Google Chat.
Google Chat's lowest paid plan is Starter at $7 per user per month, billed monthly, as of October 20, 2026.
Only Element lists Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
Only Google Chat lists API.
Both work with GitHub and Jira.
Element lists ISO 27001 and SSO. We haven't confirmed any of these for Google Chat.
Google Chat has a public API. We haven't confirmed one for Element.
Element can be self-hosted. We haven't confirmed that for Google Chat.

From each tool's own website, checked on the dates below, and from published reviews.

From the facts checked for both tools, not from opinion. A fact we haven't confirmed for one of them is never counted.

Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS or Android. We haven't found them on Google Chat's website.

API. We haven't found it on Element's website.
Integration with Asana, Salesforce or HubSpot. We haven't found them on Element's website.

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What it does: ElementSecure communications built on the decentralised Matrix open standard; Google ChatAI-powered chat for teams of all sizes
Free plan: ElementYes; Google ChatNot confirmed
Pricing: ElementPer seat, monthly; Google ChatPer user, monthly
Paid plans from: Element

From the platforms and integrations each website lists.

BothNone in common

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Only Google Chat

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