Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse)

Synapse is a Matrix homeserver. Element's Server Suite Community is open source under AGPL, with a free frontend and backend that you host yourself.

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Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse) is a developer tools perk from Matrix, offering free self-hosted (AGPL, 1-100 users), with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Stated by provider

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What you get

Inside Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse)

The Element Server Suite Community is open source under AGPL, with a free frontend and backend that you host yourself, for 1-100 users. Synapse Community is not for use in production environments. The Pro edition is priced per seat per month.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Open source, with no time limit stated.
Other requirements: The Community edition is for non-professional deployments and evaluations; production use needs the Pro edition.

How to claim

How to apply for Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse)

Steps to apply

1Set up a server from the Element Server Suite Community page.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on element.io/pricing on October 28, 2026.

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Questions

Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse): common questions

What do you get with Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse)?

Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse) offers free self-hosted (AGPL, 1-100 users).

Who qualifies for Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse)?

Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse) is open to any startup, with no funding required. The Community edition is for non-professional deployments and evaluations; production use needs the Pro edition.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse)?

No. Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse)?

Set up a server from the Element Server Suite Community page. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse), and does it expire?

Open source, with no time limit stated.

Is Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse) available outside the US?

Matrix Element Server Suite Community (Synapse) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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