gotktrix AlternativesInstant Messengers and other similar apps like gotktrix

gotktrix is described as 'Matrix client in Go and GTK4' and is a instant messenger in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to gotktrix for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Flathub, Windows and Android apps. The best gotktrix alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Cinny. Other great apps like gotktrix are SchildiChat, Syphon, nheko and Neochat.

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  1. Element icon
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    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.

    313 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
     
  2. Cinny icon
     21 likes

    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.

    19 Cinny alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. Fractal icon
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    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
     
  4. SchildiChat icon
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    SchildiChat is a Matrix client based on Element with a more traditional instant messaging experience.

    42 SchildiChat alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
  5. Syphon icon
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    Syphon is privacy focused end-to-end encrypted capable matrix client aiming to feel comfortable and easy to use.

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
     
  6. nheko icon
     5 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.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  7. Neochat icon
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    NeoChat is a client for Matrix, the decentralized communication protocol for instant messaging. It is a fork of Spectral, using KDE frameworks, most notably Kirigami, KConfig and KI18n.

    24 Neochat alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • KDE
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
     
  8. Quaternion icon
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    Quaternion is a cross-platform Qt5-based desktop IM client for Matrix, a reference desktop application using libQMatrixClient. Source code, issue tracker, roadmap etc. can be found at GitHub. Releases (with links to cross-platform source code archives, as well as binaries for...

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  9. Conduit is a simple, fast and reliable chat server powered by Matrix. Conduit is an alternative to Synapse and tries to be lightweight and easy to install, but it is still in development.

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Linux
    • Debian
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
     
  10. Mages icon
     1 like

    Multi-platform Matrix Chat Client (for Android and Linux).

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  11. 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.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • Python
    • Nix Package Manager
     
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