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Why choose Element or Spike?
However, Spike offers more advanced features such as 1-1 and group video calls, screen sharing, audio calls, calendar, task management, "Do not disturb" mode, and notes-taking. Element, on the other hand, offers online document editing, multiple workspaces, and on-premise deployment. Both platforms offer a mobile, web, and desktop app, but only Element offers on-premise deployment and two-factor authentication. Overall, both platforms offer unique features and it depends on the specific needs of the user to choose one over the other.