# Element vs Zoom

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Zoom

| Attribute | Element | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 49.4 (72% (medium)) | 64.4 (72% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A Matrix-based messaging and collaboration solution for organizations to independently host secure, end-to-end encrypted communications infrastructure, with deployment options ranging from cloud to air-gapped environments. It is indexed under Collaboration Software.","source":"https://element.io/de/pricing","question":"What is Element?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Element does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 3 plans (Community, Enterprise and Sovereign), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://element.io/fr/pricing","question":"How much does Element cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Element supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://element.io/de/pricing","question":"What platforms does Element support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Element can be deployed cloud / SaaS, on-premise, air-gapped and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://element.io/de/pricing","question":"Can Element be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 17 integrations for Element, including Jitsi, Etherpad, Grafana, Google Calendar, Spotify, YouTube, EtherCalc and TradingView, plus 9 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://element.io/de/pricing","question":"What does Element integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for Element. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Element not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://element.io/de/security/security-hall-of-fame","question":"What security certifications does Element have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Element is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United Kingdom, Germany, France and the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://element.io/fr/pricing","question":"Where is Element available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Cloud-based suite that integrates video conferencing, instant messaging, phone services, email, and collaboration tools into one platform. Supports meetings up to 500+ participants with recording, transcription, and AI-assisted features. It is indexed under Collaboration Software.","source":"https://zoom.us/pricing/education","question":"What is Zoom?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zoom offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: School and Campus, School and Campus Plus and Enterprise. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://zoom.us/pricing/education","question":"Is Zoom free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zoom supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://zoom.us/pricing/education","question":"What platforms does Zoom support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Zoom, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://zoom.us/pricing/education","question":"Can Zoom be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Zoom, including Skype for Business (Lync), Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) and Third-party applications via App Marketplace. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://zoom.us/pricing/education","question":"What does Zoom integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Zoom. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Zoom not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://explore.zoom.us/de/trust/resources/vendor-relations/","question":"What security certifications does Zoom have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Zoom is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and Canada.","source":"https://zoom.us/pricing/education","question":"Where is Zoom available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A secure messaging and video conferencing system that prioritizes data control and independence by enabling organizations to self-host their communications infrastructure on open standards. | A comprehensive unified communications solution offering video conferencing, instant messaging, cloud-based phone service, webinars, and workplace collaboration features, deployable in cloud or on-premises environments. |
| features.capabilities | `{"hosting":"both","sso_scim":true,"free_tier":true,"messaging":true,"api_access":true,"whiteboard":true,"e2e_encryption":true,"screen_sharing":false,"video_meetings":true,"app_marketplace":true,"max_participants":"unlimited","compliance_controls":true,"guest_external_access":true}` | `{"soc2":true,"hosting":"cloud","sso_scim":true,"free_tier":true,"messaging":true,"api_access":true,"whiteboard":true,"ai_assistant":true,"browser_join":true,"pstn_dial_in":true,"webinar_mode":true,"e2e_encryption":true,"screen_sharing":true,"video_meetings":true,"app_marketplace":true,"hipaa_available":true,"max_participants":"300-500+","compliance_controls":true,"guest_external_access":true,"recording_transcription":"recording_ai_notes"}` |
| integrations.count | 16 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Jitsi"},{"name":"Etherpad"},{"name":"Grafana"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Spotify"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"EtherCalc"},{"name":"TradingView"},{"name":"Github"},{"name":"Gitlab"},{"name":"JIRA"},{"name":"RSS"},{"name":"Webhooks"},{"name":"LDAP","native":true,"category":"auth","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"SCIM","native":true,"category":"auth","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"OIDC","native":true,"category":"auth","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"OAuth","native":true,"category":"auth","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Skype for Business (Lync)"},{"name":"Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI)"},{"name":"Third-party applications via App Marketplace"},{"name":"Microsoft 365","native":true},{"name":"Google","native":true}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB","DE","FR","US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","CA"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Community","summary":"Free, self-hosted edition for up to 100 users","features":["Free frontend and backend","Self-hosted community server"],"description":"Self-hosted community edition for small-scale deployment","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"up to 100"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"Professional server with per-seat/month pricing","features":["Professional home server with dynamic scaling","90% resource savings vs Community","Advanced security advisory","Level 3 support with SLA","Long-term support (LTS)","LDAP and SCIM integration","OIDC/SSO authentication","Audit and compliance reporting","Air-gapped deployment support","Kubernetes/Helm charts","White-label mobile app","Custom branding","Extended room management","Content analysis and DLP support"],"description":"Professional home server with advanced performance and compliance features","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free community version. Pro version billed per seat per month.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://element.io/fr/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-18T12:32:28.076Z","billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"School and Campus","features":["Meetings up to 300 participants for 30 hours","Team Chat with direct, channel, and group messaging","Unlimited whiteboards","Screen sharing with co-annotation","Breakout rooms and polling","Automated captions and recording transcripts","Personal Meeting ID and waiting room","Virtual backgrounds and filters","Zoom Mail and Calendar","Tasks and file attachments","Streaming and reporting","Admin portal and user management","SSO and custom mail domain","REST API access"],"description":"Basic tier for schools with core meeting and chat features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"participants":"300","meeting_duration_hours":"30","cloud_storage_gb_per_user":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"School and Campus Plus","features":["All School and Campus features plus:","Zoom Phone with unlimited internal calling","Metered outbound calling within US & Canada","10GB cloud storage per user","LTI integration","Custom branding","Managed domains","Multi-region storage and media control","Device management","Language interpretations"],"description":"Mid-tier with phone service and administrative features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"participants":"300","cloud_storage_gb_per_user":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Meetings up to 500+ participants","Webinars up to 500 attendees","Unlimited cloud storage","Zoom Phone with unlimited calling","Conference Room Connector","Information barriers and compliance policies","Archival and data loss prevention APIs","Advanced reporting and user management"],"description":"Full-featured tier for large organizations with advanced controls","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"participants":"500+","webinar_attendees":"500","cloud_storage_gb_per_user":"None"}}],"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://zoom.us/pricing/education","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T15:24:25.644Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.99 |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001:2022","status":"active"},{"name":"Cyber Essentials Plus","status":"active"},{"name":"WCAG 2.1 Level AA","level":"AA","status":"active"},{"name":"EN 301 549","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27701","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://element.io/de/security/security-hall-of-fame | https://explore.zoom.us/de/trust/resources/vendor-relations/ |

## Capabilities (Collaboration Software)

| Capability | Element | Zoom |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Modality** |  |  |
| Messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video meetings | ✓ | ✓ |
| Whiteboard | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Meetings** |  |  |
| Screen sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Recording / transcription | - | Recording + AI notes |
| **Security** |  |  |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO / SCIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Access** |  |  |
| Guest / external access | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Compliance controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Hosting | Cloud + self-hosted | Cloud only |
| **Scale** |  |  |
| Max participants | unlimited | 300-500+ |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| App marketplace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Public API / bot framework | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Commercial** |  |  |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T17:44:45.193Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*