Matrix Alternatives

Matrix is described as 'Defines a set of open APIs for decentralised communication, suitable for securely publishing, persisting and subscribing to data over a global open federation of servers with no single point of control' 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 Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and iPhone 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 defines a set of open APIs for decentralised communication, suitable for securely publishing, persisting and subscribing to data over a global open federation of servers with no single point of control.

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Matrix alternatives page was last updated May 9, 2025
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  1. Gitter icon

    Gitter

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    Gitter is a chat and collaboration tool for developers and users. It's a place for developers to talk.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Gitter Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Public communities discovery

    Gitter VS Matrix

     

  2. Dendrite

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    -Efficient: A small memory footprint with better baseline performance than an out-of-the-box Synapse.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Linux
    • Alpine Linux
    • Docker

    Dendrite Features

    1.  Golang
    2.  Matrix Protocol

    Dendrite VS Matrix

     
  4. Converse Messenger icon

    Converse Messenger

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    Converse is a messaging app for decentralized, secure, end-to-end encrypted conversations. Built on the XMTP network, Converse lets you own your conversations and take them anywhere whenever you want, ensuring your most important messages—the ones you never want to lose or be...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    Converse Messenger Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  WEB3

    Converse Messenger VS Matrix

     
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    Zenzap

    Cloud-based platform for business chat, messaging, and task management, delivering structured communication, instant access control, integration with business tools, and business-grade security while supporting flexible workflows...

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    0xchat

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    0xchat is a secure chat app built on the Nostr protocol. It prioritizes security, featuring private key login, encrypted private chats and contacts, encrypted group chats.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • BSD
    0xchat screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for @mentions
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required

    0xchat VS Matrix

     
  7. Flotilla Chat icon

    Flotilla Chat

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    Experience a new way to connect with your people online. Join an existing community space or launch your very own branded platform tailored to your audience.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    Customize your space, set access controls, and announce updates.
    Keep in touch with group chats — invite friends, report spam, and extend the experience.
    Post a thread for a more in-depth discussion; cross post to chat rooms.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for @mentions
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Calendar View
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Community-based
    8.  White-labeled

    Flotilla Chat VS Matrix

     
  8. cabal icon

    cabal

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    Experimental p2p community chat platform.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    cabal screenshot 1

    cabal Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Text chat
    5.  Channels
    6.  Peer-To-Peer
    7.  Serverless

    cabal VS Matrix

     
  10. VoceChat icon

    VoceChat

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    Private social media. Embed a self-hosted Discord alternative under your site.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    VoceChat. Embed iframe under your site.

    VoceChat Features

    1.  Support for @mentions
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Secure File Sharing

    VoceChat VS Matrix

     
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    ejabberd

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    ejabberd is an open source Jabber/XMPP server designed from the ground up to be the building bricks of highly critical messaging systems. Designed to be massively scalable, it is used to power web scale deployments across many software industries.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    ejabberd Features

    1. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP

    ejabberd VS Matrix

     
  12. Tempo - TimeGuard Messenger icon

    Tempo - TimeGuard Messenger

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    Tempo is a productivity-focused messaging app that prioritizes efficiency over mere social connections, featuring a unique capability to create tasks directly from chats.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Tempo - TimeGuard Messenger screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Recurring Tasks
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking

    Tempo - TimeGuard Messenger VS Matrix

     
  13. Commet icon

    Commet

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    Commet is a client for Matrix focused on providing a feature rich experience while maintaining a simple interface. The goal is to build a secure, privacy respecting app without compromising on the features you have come to expect from a modern chat client.

    7 Commet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flatpak
    Commet screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Matrix Protocol

    Commet VS Matrix

     
  14. Nerimity icon

    Nerimity

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    Nerimity is a modern and sleek chat app which includes features like free animated avatars & emojis, creating communities and posts, finding new communities to join, changing your username and tag for free and more!

    23 Nerimity alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    Profile Interface

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for @mentions
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Screen Sharing
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Cloud Sync

    Nerimity VS Matrix

     

  15. Synapse Chat Server

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    Synapse: Matrix homeserver written in Python/Twisted.

    3 Synapse Chat Server alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Debian

    Synapse Chat Server Features

    1.  Matrix Protocol

    Synapse Chat Server VS Matrix

     
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