Matrix Alternatives

Matrix is described as 'Open protocol for decentralized, end-to-end encrypted communication supporting instant messaging, VoIP, IoT, data persistence, and silos bridging over federated servers' and is a very popular instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Matrix for a variety of platforms, including Android, Web-based, Linux, Windows and Mac apps. The best Matrix alternative is Signal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Matrix are Element, Telegram, Discord and Pidgin.

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    A fork of Signal for Android with proprietary Google binary blobs removed. Uses OpenStreetMap for maps and a websocket server connection, instead of Google Maps and Firebase Cloud Messaging.

    51 Signal-FOSS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  2. LeggoChat icon
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    LeggoChat is a group or channel based chat platform that is designed to be easy to set up for any casual, or formal settings and discussions. Users can choose to have their messages logged and stored, or otherwise. No user accounts are required to get started at all.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Let's Chat icon
     38 likes

    Self-hosted chat for small teams.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. Mycelium icon
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    Mycelium (formerly Disclone) is a feature-rich, open source communication app and personal-collaborative hub (drive/notes...).

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. SiskinIM icon
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    Lightweight and powerful XMPP client for iPhone and iPad, with audio and video calls and built-in privacy

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. Openfire icon
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    Openfire (formerly Wildfire) is a cross-platform instant messaging (IM) and groupchat server. It uses the only widely adopted open protocol for instant messaging, XMPP (also called Jabber). Openfire is incredibly easy to setup and administer, but offers rock-solid security and...

    15 Openfire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Chanty icon
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    Chanty helps teams improve productivity and business communication. Unlimited message history, task management, file sharing and powerful notifications organize and save your day. Collaborate and communicate effectively in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. KeeperChat icon
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    KeeperChat - The leading secure messaging app.

    • Private vault for messages, photos and videos • Private, encrypted media gallery (nothing is saved on device’s camera roll) • Biometric login and self-destruct protection for vault • Message retraction and self-destruct timer • Tw.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. Braid Chat icon
     1 like

    Braid is a new kind of group collaboration tool, designed for teams that hate interruptions and just want to get shit done.

    Say goodbye to chatrooms, and say hello to Braid!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. FrogTalk icon
     1 like

    FrogTalk is an open-source privacy-focused chat and social platform with encrypted DMs, voice and video calls, public and private channels, social posts, short videos, stories, imageboard-style threads, shared media, and Discord/Telegram bridges.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  11. nospeak icon
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    nospeak is a decentralized Nostr chat client for secure, private messaging. It is easy to use but has state of the art end-to-end encryption without metadata leakage.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Obtainium
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
     
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