# Element vs fluxer

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Element | fluxer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #6 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 13 621 ✓ | 10 698 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +119 | +342 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 1038 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.12.33 · 27 Oct 2026 | fluxer-users@2026.1028.211245 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Element scores 76/100 against 71/100 for fluxer, so it is the safer default.

fluxer ships more often: 1038 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for Element.

If you want the quickest setup, Element is easier to run; fluxer needs more configuration.

fluxer is growing faster right now (+342 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Element](https://selfhost.directory/project/element) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/element.md)
- [fluxer](https://selfhost.directory/project/fluxer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/fluxer.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/element-vs-fluxer