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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  1. ejabberd icon
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    ejabberd is an open source Jabber/XMPP server designed from the ground up to be the building bricks of highly critical messaging systems. Designed to be massively scalable, it is used to power web scale deployments across many software industries.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Synapse: Matrix homeserver written in Python/Twisted.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Debian
     
  3. GameVox icon
     11 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • SteamOS
     
  4.  2 likes

    Tigase is an open source (AGPL3) project started by Artur Hefczyc in October 2004 to develop an XMPP server implementation in Java.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. This simple Matrix client written in Python allows you to send and receive messages and files, verify other devices, and interact with your Matrix account or other Matrix users in many ways. You use it from the terminal (CLI) or integrate it into other simple Python programs.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • Python
    • Nix Package Manager
     
  6. Zoho Cliq icon
     10 likes

    Zoho Cliq simplifies your team communication with organized conversations, information that's easy to find and by connecting to the tools you love. Transform ideas into reality with your team. With channels, your team communication is visible, transparent and efficient.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Prav icon
     4 likes

    A user-friendly messenger for everyone with a focus on privacy and freedom.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  8. At this point in the digital world, our personal digital metadata – not just our messages, but data about who talks to whom, when, and where – has been marketed, auctioned, and monetized hundreds of thousands of times over.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  9. Secure self-hosted platform unites private and group messaging, voice and video meetings, meeting recording, file transfer, issue tracking, screen sharing, remote control, and flexible permissions for on-premises collaboration in both corporate and personal use cases.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. MongooseIM is aimed at large, complex enterprise level projects, where real-time communication is critical for business success. It provides high availability, ease of deployment, development and reliability in production.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Amazon Web Services
    • Microsoft Azure
     
  11. Ziggs icon
     7 likes

    Smoothly Share Content Between Devices!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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