Element Server Suite Pro.

The professional backend for Matrix-based communications.

Element Server Suite Pro (ESS Pro) is built on Synapse Pro, an enterprise-grade Matrix server that delivers unparalleled performance. It provides enterprise-grade functionality such as autoscaling, multi-tenancy, advanced identity and role-based access management, advanced security advisories, packaged security updates, auditing and other compliance requirements.

ESS Pro supports all Matrix frontends, and can operate on open, secured or air-gapped networks.

Key benefits of ESS Pro.

Vendor-backed software

Hardened, maintained and supported

  • Long Term Support (LTS) versions for stability enhancements and security updates
  • Advanced security advisories and packaged security updates
  • Level 3 support for all functionality issues and bug fixes with response times based on priority


ESS Pro comes with all the support you need.

Element Server Suite Long-term support

End user management

Safely manage your end-users

  • Onboard and offboard users securely
  • Grant or deny access to specific chat rooms
  • Guard against accidental invites


ESS Pro enables you to use existing directory services to define your group access controls, such as Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP or SCIM.

Protect against Signalgate style accidental invites.

Securely managing invitations to group chats needs an enterprise-grade solution.

Watch Element integrated with Microsoft Active Directory, to stop unapproved guests joining a chat room.

Record keeping

Built-in record keeping for end-to-end encrypted communications

  • Securely capture discussion and decision-making
  • Ensure a record of conversation, still protected by E2EE
  • Record keeping owned and controlled by your own organisation


ESS Pro provides in-room auditing.

Ownership and control

Self-host your deployment

  • Self-host on your own IT infrastructure, including within vehicles and vessels
  • Ability to use a trusted hosting service, should you wish
  • Create and manage your own chat room structure and permissions
  • Set your own retention policies

ESS Pro ensures your digital sovereignty and full control of your deployment - unlike traditional solutions such as Microsoft Teams, Signal or Webex.

Robust federation

Manage your own private communications network

  • Exert complete control over how you federate with others
  • Introduce network management controls using our Secure Border Gateways
  • Create and protect high-side environments using Cross-Domain Gateways


ESS Pro enables you to easy manage your entire federation across thousands of separate organisations, supporting millions of users

Support from the Matrix experts.

Element is the leader provider of Matrix-based solutions, get support from the creators of Matrix

  • Deploying ESS Pro efficiently, including Helm chart deployment
  • Collaborate on product roadmap prioritisation and development with options for direct sponsorship

Unique features

Check out our price plans.

Compare features and pick the best subscription tier to suit your use case.