Cinny
Matrix client supporting decentralized, secure chats with end-to-end encryption, open-source development, organized navigation for channels and DMs, minimal clutter, adaptive elegant interface, calm visuals, and continuous feature updates for private, modern messaging.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Arch Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
- Lightweight
- Support for Themes
Features
- Dark Mode
- Matrix Protocol
- End-to-End Encryption
- Support for @mentions
- Decentralized
- No Tracking
- Ad-free
- Support for MarkDown
Cinny News & Activities
Recent activities
- braky updated Cinny
- Mimolet reviewed Cinny
When I tested it the first time, the desktop app wasn't up to date and bugged on my screen.
But then I gave it a second try, to the web version this time - and the feeling was just right compared to other Matrix clients and stuff worked nicely.
So it still needs work, but I hope the attention it gets will make the progress on features get quicker. The two big WIP as of February 2026 is voice calls (it's almost done) and the desktop version (switching to Tauri v2 notably).
- Mimolet liked Cinny
sadness added Cinny as alternative to SadnessChat
crse added Cinny as alternative to Fluux Messenger- crse liked Cinny
- Danilo_Venom updated Cinny
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What is Cinny?
Cinny is a Matrix client that provides secure communication through a simple and elegant interface. It uses end-to-end encryption and open-source development. Its user interface employs recognized design patterns and micro-enhancements for improved usability. Direct Messages are separated from channels for easy navigation, and the interface only shows necessary information to the user. It adapts to users' actions for a user-friendly experience, and its visual design is clean and uncluttered.
Cinny is a continuously improving project, built on the secure, decentralized Matrix network. Its open-source code allows for community contributions and scrutiny.
Cinny information
Developed by
Ajay Bura Licensing
Open Source (AGPL-3.0) and Free product.Written in
Rating
Average rating of 4.5Alternatives
20 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
AlternativeTo Categories
Social & Communications, Security & PrivacyGitHub repository
- 3,369 Stars
- 472 Forks
- 342 Open Issues
- Updated
Comments and Reviews
minimal and aesthetic, but honestly slow and buggy. only available for few platforms, desktop app is more buggy than the web version. does not support pinning messages. does not allow pasting images from clipboard, which is really inconvenient.
overall it seems to be still in development, but i love how it looks. really elegant
also no voice call features
When I tested it the first time, the desktop app wasn't up to date and bugged on my screen.
But then I gave it a second try, to the web version this time - and the feeling was just right compared to other Matrix clients and stuff worked nicely.
So it still needs work, but I hope the attention it gets will make the progress on features get quicker. The two big WIP as of February 2026 is voice calls (it's almost done) and the desktop version (switching to Tauri v2 notably).
neat. great for sticker packs
really pretty interface and love the minimalism. but lacks several features and important ones related to account management.
clutter free and good interface
This is incredibly underrated. Cinny is quite fast, with a sleek UI, popular, and probably what most people are looking for when they go to Matrix for an alternative to Discord.
agreed but they dont have any voice call feature