Cinny AlternativesGroup Chat Apps & Instant Messengers like Cinny

Cinny is described as 'Matrix-based, open-source chat client offering secure group and direct messaging with end-to-end encryption, organized channels, minimal clutter, and modern design' and is a Group Chat app in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Cinny for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Web-based, Windows, Android and Mac apps. The best Cinny alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Matrix. Other great apps like Cinny are Commet, Sloga, Nerimity and nvira.

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  1. Element icon

    Element

     840 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    354 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • OpenAPK
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  2. Matrix icon

    Matrix

     419 likes

    Open standard protocol enabling decentralized, encrypted instant messaging, VoIP signaling, IoT device connectivity, and persistent data management across federated servers without central control or single points of failure, bridging communication platforms.

    199 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Main Page
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  4. Chatto icon

    Chatto

     12 likes

    Free, open source group chat solution supporting channels, file uploads, voice and video calls with screen sharing, granular roles and permissions, strong encryption, no tracking, plugin extensibility, GraphQL and NATS APIs, and private, secure deployment.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  5. Commet icon

    Commet

     9 likes

    Commet is a client for Matrix focused on providing a feature rich experience while maintaining a simple interface. The goal is to build a secure, privacy respecting app without compromising on the features you have come to expect from a modern chat client.

    12 Commet alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flatpak
    Commet screenshot 1
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  6. Sloga icon

    Sloga

     7 likes

    Free, privacy-focused chat platform for gaming communities offering servers, channels, roles, low-latency voice, video, screen sharing, 5GB uploads, message translation, end-to-end encrypted DMs and calls, forum features, calendar events, and no paid tiers.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • US flagUnited States
    Server chat
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  8. Nerimity icon

    Nerimity

     17 likes

    Open-source chat platform providing community-focused group messaging, video calls, profile customization with animated avatars, custom emojis, tags, post creation, discovery of communities, and full source code access on GitHub. Entirely donation-funded.

    50 Nerimity alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Profile Interface [PC - 2025]
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  9. nvira icon

    nvira

     6 likes

    Free, browser-accessed community platform with real-time text chat, voice and video calls, topic channels, encrypted direct messages and files, easy email sign-up, member and staff controls, invite links, moderator audit log, and full privacy settings.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
    Home Page of Nvira
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  10. Fractal icon

    Fractal

     15 likes

    Fractal is a Matrix messaging app for GNOME written in Rust. Its interface is optimized for collaboration in large groups, such as free software projects.

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
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  11. Colibri Social icon

    Colibri Social

     5 likes

    Colibri is an open source chat platform built on the AT protocol for communities big and small. It gives you the ability to create communities, manage members, and communicate through text, voice, and forum channels, all while maintaining true ownership of your data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Colibri Social screenshot 1
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  12. nheko icon

    nheko

     7 likes

    Matrix-focused desktop chat client supporting secure end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice and video calling, file sharing, emoji, room and community management, multi-theme interface, presence/status, notifications, profiles, and plugin integration for Unix.

    28 nheko alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Chat
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    GameVox

     12 likes

    GameVox is a voice, video, and text chat platform for gaming communities, built by LightSpeed Gaming — a small, independent company with well over a decade of experience in voice communication and game server hosting. Self-funded. No investors, no ads, no data sales.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • SteamOS
    • US flagUnited States
    Website
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  14. SchildiChat icon

    SchildiChat

     13 likes

    SchildiChat is a Matrix client based on Element with a more traditional instant messaging experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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