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keet vs Element

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

keet

6.0
Communication

Peer-to-peer video and text chat

Element

8.0
Communication

Matrix collaboration client

Metric keet Element
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 12 514
90-day Installs 59 1.9K
365-day Installs 131 5.7K
Version 4.14.1 1.12.17
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 11 12.8K
GitHub Forks 1 2.5K
Open Issues 11 3.6K
License MIT AGPL-3.0
Language JavaScript TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jul 17, 2020

Reviews

keet

Keet is a peer-to-peer video and text chat application that operates without central servers, offering privacy-conscious users a decentralized communication platform. It provides both video and text chat features, appealing to those who value direct, server-less interactions.

Keet enables peer-to-peer video and text chat without relying on central servers.

Pros

  • + Decentralized operation for enhanced privacy
  • + Supports both video and text chat
  • + Minimalist design approach

Cons

  • - Inactivity in project development
  • - Limited popularity and community support

Element

Element is a feature-rich Matrix collaboration client offering privacy-focused communication. It supports end-to-end encryption, integrations, and is open-source, benefiting privacy-conscious users and teams.

Element provides a Matrix-based platform for secure messaging, voice calls, and video conferencing.

Pros

  • + End-to-end encryption and privacy focus
  • + Rich features including calls and file sharing
  • + Strong open-source community support

Cons

  • - High number of open issues may indicate instability
  • - Banned in some regions, limiting accessibility