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. Secure messenger that protects against NSO Group (Pegasus) & Cytrox (Predator) from exploiting your iOS device via "zero-click" exploit chains. These exploits are easily delivered via other messaging apps like iMessage, Signal, WhatsApp, etc. Protection for those at the highest risk.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  2. Rivers IM icon
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    Rivers is a free communication and collaboration app that lets you have more organized and focused conversations. Whether you are a part of a company or friend group i.e. community, you will organize your conversations around topics. Create your cube.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  3. FrogTalk icon
     3 likes

    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.

    2 FrogTalk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. Databag icon
     3 likes

    A tiny self-hosted federated messenger for the decentralized web.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
     
  5. Librem Chat icon
     7 likes

    End-to-end encrypted chat, VOIP, and video calling used by millions of people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
  6. Steam Chat icon
     8 likes

    Offers real-time chat with friends, supports group messaging, organizes contacts by favorites and categories, enables media sharing with GIFs and videos, provides customizable notifications, allows invite links, and is accessible on desktop or mobile for gaming sessions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
  7. nospeak icon
     2 likes

    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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Obtainium
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Tekos icon
     1 like

    Team chat, videoconferencing, screen sharing, file sharing, apps builder, process automation, integrations - with Tekos Collaboration & Automation

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. JANDI icon
     4 likes

    JANDI is a group-oriented enterprise messaging platform with an integrated suite of collaboration tools for workplace.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  10. Weavy icon
     1 like

    Add contextual activity feeds, chat, and secure file sharing directly into your apps to increase user engagement, improve in-app retention, and reduce customer churn.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • .NET Framework
     
  11. Graph Messenger is an UNOFFICIAL messaging app that uses Telegram's API and add new features like real multi account system, download manager and time line.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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