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It is paid, which is a huge advantage for privacy. Security: Servers are in Switzerland, a country with very strict privacy laws. Although the code is partly proprietary (not fully Open Source), it has undergone external security audits that verified its reliability. The compromise: Costs €5 once.
ELEMENT X / MATRIX 🇬🇧
The strength: Federation and Control.
Element is the most popular app for using the Matrix protocol.
How it works: It is "federated," a bit like email. You can use the server provided by Element, or create your own or use a European one managed by your company/community. This gives you total sovereignty over your data. Security: Encryption is strong. However, a distinction must be made regarding complexity: the security of "bridges" (the bridges that allow you to chat with others on WhatsApp, Discord, etc.) is the weak point..7 of 10 ⤵️
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