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Description

Ano is a collaborative communication and productivity platform designed to bring team discussions, AI assistance, and task execution into one unified environment. The software integrates Claude Code directly into team channels, enabling users to perform actions, run commands, and interact with connected tools from the same interface used for communication. Rather than functioning solely as a messaging platform, Ano allows teams to execute workflows, retrieve business data, automate tasks, and manage projects without leaving the conversation. The platform supports integrations with command-line tools, APIs, MCP servers, and thousands of third-party services. Its local-first design ensures fast performance, offline access, and immediate synchronization once connectivity is restored. Users can communicate through channels, direct messages, and shared workspaces while leveraging AI-powered assistance for research, drafting, reporting, and operational tasks. Built-in automation features allow workflows to run on schedules or trigger based on specific events and updates. Ano also enables users to access business systems, generate reports, and share results directly within team discussions. The platform is designed to reduce context switching and make collaboration more action-oriented than traditional workplace chat applications.

Description

Element is a communications platform with security at its core, built on Matrix: a decentralised and end-to-end encrypted protocol. Element brings your teams together, boosts productivity and workplace satisfaction, while enabling complete ownership of your data. Easily collaborate with your partners, suppliers or clients with video calls and instant messaging: like email for the 21st century. You can even connect your Slack, MS Teams, WhatsApp accounts. On the other hand Element can be closed for high security environments using secure border and cross domain gateways, and even air-gapped deployments. Being built on Matrix, there is no single point of failure for the network thanks to the decentralised network architecture, making it perfect for mission-critical environments. For full data sovereignty, install Element into your own data centre or on-premise. Alternatively, let us manage your setup in our secure Element Cloud, in a region of your choice. In Forrester’s words: Element is a great fit for: "...organizations that prioritize flexibility, federation, and data sovereignty". Please contact us to explore how your business can benefit from Element.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

COMBO Network No 
Claude Code Yes 
Cloud Migrator No 
Discord No 
EcholoN No 
Elestio No 
Etherpad No 
GitHub No 
GitLab No 
HiBob No 
Jitsi No 
Microsoft Teams No 
Polyhedra No 
Prosperoware CAM No 
RSS.com No 
Slack No 
Symmetrical No 
Telegram No 
TradingView No 
WhatsApp No 

Integrations

COMBO Network Yes 
Claude Code No 
Cloud Migrator Yes 
Discord Yes 
EcholoN Yes 
Elestio Yes 
Etherpad Yes 
GitHub Yes 
GitLab Yes 
HiBob Yes 
Jitsi Yes 
Microsoft Teams Yes 
Polyhedra Yes 
Prosperoware CAM Yes 
RSS.com Yes 
Slack Yes 
Symmetrical Yes 
Telegram Yes 
TradingView Yes 
WhatsApp Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$5 Per Monthly Active User
Flexibility between self-hosted or fully-managed in the cloud, with additional collaboration add-ons and bridges available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ano

Founded

2024

Country

Sweden

Website

ano.chat

Vendor Details

Company Name

Element

Founded

2017

Country

United Kingdom

Website

element.io

Product Features

Team Chat

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) No 
File Sharing No 
Groups / Channels No 
Payments No 
Search / Filter No 
Self-Destructing Messages No 
Stickers / GIFs No 
Threaded Discussion No 
Video Conferencing No 
Voice Calling No 

Product Features

Employee Communication Tools

Activity / News Feed No 
Audio / Video Conferencing Yes 
Blogs No 
Chat / Messaging Yes 
Employee Directory Yes 
Event Calendar No 
File Sharing Yes 
Knowledge Management No 
Newsletter Management No 
Surveys & Feedback No 

Internal Communications

App Integration Yes 
Blogs No 
Chat/Messaging Yes 
Email Management Yes 
Employee Directory Yes 
Event Calendar No 
Newsletter Management No 
Photo Gallery No 
Social Sharing Yes 
Survey Management No 
Telephony Yes 
Video Chat Yes 
Voice Chat Yes 

Messaging

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) Yes 
File Sharing Yes 
Groups / Channels Yes 
Payments No 
Search / Filter Yes 
Self-Destructing Messages No 
Stickers / GIFs Yes 
Threaded Discussion Yes 
Video Conferencing Yes 
Voice Calling Yes 

Team Chat

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) Yes 
File Sharing Yes 
Groups / Channels Yes 
Payments No 
Search / Filter Yes 
Self-Destructing Messages No 
Stickers / GIFs Yes 
Threaded Discussion Yes 
Video Conferencing Yes 
Voice Calling Yes 

Team Communication

Activity / News Feed No 
Audio Calls Yes 
Calendar Management No 
Chat / Messaging Yes 
Discussion Threads Yes 
File Sharing Yes 
Mobile Access Yes 
Push Notifications Yes 
Search Yes 
Surveys & Feedback No 
Task Management No 
Video Conferencing Yes 

Video Conferencing

Electronic Hand Raising Yes 
Mobile Access Yes 
On-Demand Webcasting No 
Presentation Streaming No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Private Chat Yes 
Real-Time Chat Yes 
Record & Playback Ability No 
Screen Sharing Yes 
Two-Way Audio & Video Yes 
Video Conferencing Yes 
Whiteboard No 

Web Conferencing

Electronic Hand Raising Yes 
Mobile Access Yes 
On-Demand Webcasting No 
Presentation Streaming No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Private Chat Yes 
Real-Time Chat Yes 
Record & Playback Ability No 
Screen Sharing Yes 
Two-Way Audio & Video Yes 
Video Conferencing Yes 
Whiteboard No 

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