Articles tagged "element"

Cloud & Hosting

Matrix in 2026: The Complete Discord Alternative You Can Self-Host

For years, people dismissed Matrix as a Discord alternative because it lacked group voice and video chat. In 2026, that's changed completely. Here's how Matrix with Element has evolved into a privacy-focused, self-hosted Discord killer with all the features you actually need.

12 min read | Feb 21, 2026

Cloud & Hosting

Self-Hosted Discord Alternatives: Complete 2026 Comparison Guide

Discover the best self-hosted Discord alternatives for 2026. We dive deep into Matrix/Element, Fluxer, and Stoat—comparing privacy, features, and real-world usability for communities wanting control over their data.

13 min read | Feb 18, 2026

Cloud & Hosting

Why Matrix Isn't the Discord Killer (Yet): A 2026 Reality Check

Matrix promises a decentralized, open-source future for real-time communication. So why, in 2026, do communities still struggle to adopt it as a true Discord replacement? We dive into the technical and social hurdles holding it back.

10 min read | Feb 16, 2026