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Element vs Fluxer
Element has 13,634 GitHub stars, 2,814 forks, 3,779 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Fluxer has 10,750 stars, 844 forks, 111 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Element leads on adoption by 27% (13,634 vs 10,750 stars). Element is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0; Fluxer is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0. Element has attracted 21% as many forks as stars, Fluxer 8%. Element was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Element | Fluxer | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 14K | ★ 11K |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 2.8K | ⑂ 844 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Element if
- You weight community size — 14K stars and counting
- You want the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Fluxer if
- You want the Fluxer feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Fluxer fits your workflow better
About Element
Element Element (formerly known as Vector and Riot) is a Matrix web & desktop client built using the Matrix JS SDK. Supported Environments Element has several tiers of support for different environments: Supported Definition: Issues actively triaged , regressions block the release Last 2 major versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Edge on desktop OSes Last 2 versions of Safari Latest release of official Element Desktop app on desktop OSes Desktop OSes means macOS, Windows, and Linux versions for desktop devices that are actively supported by the OS vendor and receive security updates Best effort Definition: Issues…
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About Fluxer
Fluxer Fluxer is a free and open source instant messaging and VoIP chat app built for friends, groups, and communities.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Element or Fluxer more popular?
Element has 13,634 GitHub stars and Fluxer has 10,750. Element has the larger community by that measure.
Are Element and Fluxer free?
Both are open source. Element is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Fluxer under AGPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Element and Fluxer?
Element is written in TypeScript and Fluxer in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Element or Fluxer?
Choose Element if you want the larger community (13,634 stars) or its AGPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose Fluxer if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.