Element vs Jami
Both Element and Jami are self-hosted alternatives to FaceTime, Signal and Skype. Both are filed under Communication - Custom Communication Systems.
Side by side
| Field | Element | Jami |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Fully-featured Matrix client for Web, iOS & Android. | Universal communication platform which preserves the user's privacy and freedoms. |
| GitHub stars | 13,636 | Not tracked — proprietary, no public repository |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Platforms | Nodejs | C++ |
| Latest release | v1.12.33, 27 October 2026 | No stable release |
| Repository activity | 2 November 2026 | Not tracked — proprietary, no public repository |
| Health | Active | No activity date recorded |
| Categories | Communication - Custom Communication Systems | Communication - Custom Communication Systems |
| Website | https://element.io | https://jami.net/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/element-hq/element-web | https://git.jami.net/savoirfairelinux?sort=latest_activity_desc&filter=jami |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Health labels differ: Element is filed as Active, Jami as No activity date recorded.
- Licenses differ: Element is listed under Apache-2.0; Jami under GPL-3.0.
- Platforms differ: Element lists Nodejs; Jami lists C++.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Communication - Custom Communication Systems.