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 Telegram, Element, Discord and Pidgin.

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Matrix alternatives are mainly Instant Messengers, but if you're looking for Group Chat Apps or Encrypted Chat Apps you can filter on that. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Matrix.
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  1. A private, dedicated, tailor-made, secure and encrypted communication solution for secure calls, messages and file sharing with anyone, anywhere for C.E.O and V.I.P

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  2. Port is a free, open source, privacy-first messaging app designed for the hyper-connected world. Connect safely without sharing phone numbers, emails, or usernames. With Port, yoOR USERNAMEu can chat, call, share, and stay in touch on your own terms.

    Cost / License

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    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  3. VideoMeeting icon
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    VideoMeeting is a free and open source video conference solution built to have video calls and chats using your web browser. It is a pure web application based on WebRTC that can provide communication features within your web browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Root icon
     2 likes

    Facilitates community collaboration through voice, video, and text chat, integrated docs and tasks, configurable channels, roles, and permissions, seamless mobile and desktop access, rapid message reactions, file sharing, and notification controls for groups.

    48 Root alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. PeerSuite icon
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    PeerSuite is an open source, decentralized, private alternative to apps like Discord or Slack. All data is sent only between clients through encrypted WebRTC channels.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  6. Uup icon
     Like

    Reclaim your privacy With Uup. Just download the app and start chatting. Uup App is based on asymmetric encryption. Private key is generated based on the device and it doesn't need any email, mobile number or anything else to work.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Boltgram icon
     Like

    Boltgram is a fast, secure and nice messaging app that uses Telegram’s API. You can enjoy all the features of Telegram, such as end-to-end encryption, cloud-based storage, group chats, channels, bots, stickers, and more. But that’s not all.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  8. SimplyVideo icon
     1 like

    Brand your online video calls, meetings, and conference room in seconds. All done in the browser. No download and installation required. FREE for 2 months!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. ZeroChat icon
     13 likes

    An IRC-like internet chatroom hosted on ZeroNet, a distributed network. 0rc is a fully distributed website, and messages are shared through peers using the ZeroNet stack. In addition, making a new chatroom website is a simple as downloading the files and cloning the site.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • ZeroNet
     
  10. The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a signaling protocol used for initiating, maintaining, and terminating communication sessions that include voice, video and messaging applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. Videolify icon
     4 likes

    Start your next video call with a single click. No download, plug-in or login required. Just get straight to talking, messaging and sharing your screen.

    122 Videolify alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
     
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