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. Skred icon

    Skred

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    Skred is the first secure peer-to-peer instant messaging app - No need for an email address or phone number to use it.

    Skred is free, without subscription, without a provider, without a SIM card, and without leaving a trace.

    17 Skred alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Peer-To-Peer

    Skred VS Matrix

     
  2. WireMin: Chat Freely, Securely icon

    WireMin: Chat Freely, Securely

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    WireMin is a decentralized network built by the people, for the people, and of the people. Enjoy full privacy and security with end-to-end encryption on a network without central servers. Your data stays under your control—free from censorship, surveillance, and exploitation.

    41 WireMin: Chat Freely, Securely alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Security-focused
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Self Destructing Messages
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Multiple Account support
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  AES-256 Encryption
    11.  Anonymous Chat
    12.  Integrated File Sharing

    WireMin: Chat Freely, Securely VS Matrix

     
  4. monocles chat icon

    monocles chat

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    monocles chat is a fork of blabber.im and Conversations with some changes, to improve usability.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Decentralized
    4. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  VoiP Calls
    8.  Voice Chat

    monocles chat VS Matrix

     
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    Zoho Cliq

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  6. Workchat icon

    Workchat

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    WorkChat streamlines collaboration for businesses. Connect seamlessly with team and clients, integrating WhatsApp, Skype, and Messenger to manage cross-channel messaging.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Dark Theme

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Integrated Chat
    8.  Integration with CRMs
    9.  Social media integration

    Workchat VS Matrix

     

    • Workchat is the most popular SaaS alternative to Matrix.

    • Workchat is Freemium and ProprietaryMatrix is Free and Open Source
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    Databag

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  VoiP Calls
    7.  Federated

    Databag VS Matrix

     
  8. Librem Chat icon

    Librem Chat

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    Discontinued

    App hasn't been updated on Play Store since 2020.

    Librem Chat Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Ad-free

    Librem Chat VS Matrix

     
  10. ejabberd SaaS icon

    ejabberd SaaS

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    ejabberd SaaS (Software as a Service) messaging is the ideal solution for companies that want to provide state of the art and future proof messaging service for their own users.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    ejabberd SaaS Features

    1. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP

    ejabberd SaaS VS Matrix

     
  11. Numbers Station icon

    Numbers Station

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    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Numbers Station screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Self Destructing Messages
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Real time collaboration

    Numbers Station VS Matrix

     
  12. NitroChat icon

    NitroChat

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    Nitro Chat Application.

    License model

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

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  13. Dust icon

    Dust

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    DUST gives you control over your digital life. We believe online life is real life, so only you should control what is known about you. Our users are protected—free from worry of prying eyes, data mining, sketchy hackers, and the paranoia that your words could come back to haunt...

    186 Dust alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Dust screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Self Destructing Messages
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Based on phone number
    5.  Anonymous Chat

    Dust VS Matrix

     
  14. aTalk icon

    aTalk

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    An encrypted instant messaging with video call and GPS features for android.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    aTalk screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  AES-256 Encryption
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7. XMPP icon  Supports XMPP
    8.  Built-in player
    9.  Speech Recognition
    10.  Stickers
    11.  Support ZRTP
    12.  DNSSEC

    aTalk VS Matrix

     
  15. Anonymous Messenger icon

    Anonymous Messenger

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    A peer to peer private anonymous and secure messenger that works over Tor.

    49 Anonymous Messenger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Anonymous Messenger Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Peer-To-Peer
    7.  Serverless

    Anonymous Messenger VS Matrix

     
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