Element vs Zangi
| Element | Zangi | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $5/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 5 /mo |
| Encryption coverage | — | default |
| Maximum group size | — | 1,000 members |
| Linked device limit | — | 1 devices |
| Desktop app | — | No |
| Voice and video calls | — | Yes |
| Disappearing messages | — | Yes |
| Encrypted backups | — | none |
Both are listed in Best Encrypted Messaging Apps, Best Secure Messaging Apps. On Everything Xiaomi, Element scores higher on our published basis.