Twake Chat vs Element Pro for work
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Twake Chat
A secure and convenient communication tool built on the open Matrix protocol. It allows for group chats, direct messaging, and file sharing across multiple devices. Offers end-to-end encryption for enhanced data privacy.
- Matrix protocol implementation
- Group and direct messaging
- File sharing
- Cross-device synchronization
- End-to-end encryption
- Open Source
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Twake Chat: secure & sovereign team messaging. End-to-end encryption · Matrix protocol · 100% open source. Built in France by Linagora for organizations that demand confidentiality and control. TEAM COMMUNICATION - Create topic-based rooms for your projects and teams - Real-time messaging: text, files, and images - Private or open groups to match your workflow - Mentions, replies, and reactions for seamless collaboration UNCOMPROMISING SECURITY - End-to-end encryption available for every conversation - Matrix protocol: an open, audited, and battle-tested standard - Zero personal data collection - Host your own server for complete control DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY - Designed and built in France by Linagora - Open source: auditable, transparent, no backdoors - GDPR-compliant by design - Trusted by public administrations and enterprises across France and Europe MULTI-DEVICE SYNC - Access all your conversations on mobile and desktop - Simplified sync — no recovery key headaches - Smoother experience than other Matrix clients MATRIX INTEROPERABILITY - Communicate across the entire Matrix ecosystem (Element, FluffyChat, etc.) - Bridge to other messengers via Matrix bridges - Open standard: no vendor lock-in OPEN SOURCE - Source code available on GitHub - Contribute to development - Full control over your data and infrastructure Questions? Contact us: support@linagora.com Learn more: twake.app
Element Pro for work
Secure and sovereign collaboration for professional teams and organizations. Offers real-time messaging, video calling, and centralized administration with end-to-end encryption. Enables self-hosting for full data control and compliance.
- End-to-end encrypted messaging and video calls
- Decentralized and federated communication
- Centralized administration and user management
- Public and private team discussion rooms
- Single sign-on integration
- File sharing and collaboration tools
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Sovereign collaboration for the workplace For public sector organisations, enterprises and professional teams - secure collaboration between colleagues, clients, suppliers, customers, etc. Element Pro gives you sovereign, secure and scalable collaboration built on Matrix, while providing your organisation with central administration and the ability to meet regulatory obligations. Empowers employees and organisations by future-proofing real time communication: • Collaborate in real time with your network via instant messaging and video calling • Decentralised & federated communication within your organisation, and across your wider value chain • Provides corporate oversight and control (including user and room administration) to ensure compliance with organisational policies. • Organise your team discussions using public & private rooms • Single sign-on for seamless login (including LDAP, AD, Entra ID, SAML and OIDC) • Mange identity and access permissions centrally, at an organisational level • Login and device verification via QR code • Boost your productivity with collaboration features: file sharing, replies, emoji reactions, polls, read receipts, pinned messages, etc. • Interoperate natively via others using the Matrix open standard This app is based on the free and open-source app maintained at https://github.com/element-hq/element-x-ios but contains additional proprietary features. Security-first End-to-end encryption by default for all communications (messaging and calls) means your business communications remain just that: your business, not anyone else’s. Own your data Unlike the majority of real time communication solutions, your organisation is able to self-host its communication servers for full digital sovereignty and compliance, meaning no dependency on Big Tech is necessary. Communicate in real time, all the time Stay up to date wherever you are with fully synchronised message history across all your devices, including on the web at https://app.element.io Element Pro is our next-generation workplace app If you have an account provided by your employer (e.g. @janedoe:element.com) you should download Element Pro. This app is designed for commercial use and is based on the free and open source Element X: our next-generation app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Twake Chat at 5.0 against Element Pro for work's 3.0. Twake Chat also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). Element Pro for work's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Twake Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Twake Chat's written reviews are positive against 0% of Element Pro for work's.
Twake Chat ships an update monthly, Element Pro for work fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Twake Chat | Element Pro for work |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 231 MB | 313 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Linagora | Vector Creations Limited |
Customer experience
Twake Chat
Element Pro for work
In-app purchases
Twake Chat
No in-app purchases
Element Pro for work
No in-app purchases






