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Fractal

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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  1.  Decentralized
  2.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Encrypted Chat
  2.  Matrix Protocol
  3.  End-to-End Encryption
  4.  Multiple Account support
  5.  Ad-free
  6.  Dark Mode

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Brage Fuglseth
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The best messaging app for Linux!

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What is Fractal?

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.

Highlights:

  • Find rooms to discuss your favorite topics, or talk privately to people, securely thanks to end-to-end encryption
  • Send rich formatted messages, files, or your current location
  • Reply to specific messages, react with emoji, edit or remove messages
  • View images, and play audio and video directly in the conversation
  • See who has read messages, and who is typing
  • Log into multiple accounts at once (with Single-Sign On support)

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Fractal was added to AlternativeTo by IzNoGud78 on and this page was last updated .