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 Apr 19, 2025
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  1. Ziggs icon

    Ziggs

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    Smoothly Share Content Between Devices!.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Home page

    Top Ziggs Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Push to talk
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Integrated File Sharing
    7.  Channels
    8.  Public groups chat
    9.  Persistent Chat
    10.  Low Latency
    11.  Direct Messaging

    Ziggs VS Matrix

     
  2. Strafe Chat icon

    Strafe Chat

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    StrafeChat is a web application focused on no censorship. We believe that people with any belief, opinion, or view should be able to communicate with each other freely.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    A channel in strafe chat

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  VoiP Calls
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Screen Sharing

    Strafe Chat VS Matrix

     
  4. Sylo icon

    Sylo

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    Sylo is a Smart Wallet designed for your best digital life. You keep your assets, your contacts and your conversations all in one place.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Sylo Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Private messaging
    3.  Voice Chat
    4.  Private Chat

    Sylo VS Matrix

     
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    Zoho Cliq

    Zoho Cliq simplifies your team communication with organized conversations, information that's easy to find and by connecting to the tools you love. Transform ideas into reality with your team. With channels, your team communi...

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  6. Tigase

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    Tigase is an open source (AGPL3) project started by Artur Hefczyc in October 2004 to develop an XMPP server implementation in Java.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Tigase VS Matrix

     
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    Zoho Cliq

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    Zoho Cliq simplifies your team communication with organized conversations, information that's easy to find and by connecting to the tools you love. Transform ideas into reality with your team. With channels, your team communication is visible, transparent and efficient.

    148 Zoho Cliq alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Zoho Cliq screenshot 1

    Zoho Cliq Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for @mentions
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Event management
    7.  Audio Calling

    Zoho Cliq VS Matrix

     
  8. Virola Messenger icon

    Virola Messenger

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    Secure self-hosted messenger with private and group chat rooms, file transfer and storage, voice and video meetings, meetings recording, issue tracking, screen sharing and remote control, flexible permissions, and many more.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    Virola corporate messenger desktop app

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Unlimited storage
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  VoiP Calls
    4.  Spell Checking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Scrum Boards
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Kanban Board
    11.  Screen Sharing
    12.  Voice Chat

    Virola Messenger VS Matrix

     
  10. Keychat icon

    Keychat

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    • Senders send messages stamped with Bitcoin ecash to Nostr relays. The Nostr relays collect the Bitcoin ecash, then deliver messages to receivers.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

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

    Features

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

    Keychat VS Matrix

     
  11. Matrix Commander icon

    Matrix Commander

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Matrix Commander VS Matrix

     
  12. xx messenger icon

    xx messenger

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    At this point in the digital world, our personal digital metadata – not just our messages, but data about who talks to whom, when, and where – has been marketed, auctioned, and monetized hundreds of thousands of times over.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    xx messenger screenshot 1
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    xx messenger Features

    1.  WEB3
    2.  Based on Blockchain

    xx messenger VS Matrix

     
  13. Telegram Web A icon

    Telegram Web A

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    This project won the first prize 🥇 at Telegram Lightweight Client Contest and now is an official Telegram client available to anyone at web.telegram.org/a.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Telegram Web A screenshot 1

    Telegram Web A Features

    1.  Telegram

    Telegram Web A VS Matrix

     
  14. MongooseIM platform icon

    MongooseIM platform

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    MongooseIM is aimed at large, complex enterprise level projects, where real-time communication is critical for business success. It provides high availability, ease of deployment, development and reliability in production.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Amazon Web Services
    • Microsoft Azure

    MongooseIM platform Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Voice Chat
    3.  Chat history
    4. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP

    MongooseIM platform VS Matrix

     
  15. gomuks icon

    gomuks

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    A terminal based Matrix client written in Go.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    gomuks screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Matrix Protocol
    3.  Tui

    gomuks VS Matrix

     
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