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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
     
  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. 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
     
  4. 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)
     
  5. 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
     
  6. White Noise aims to be the most secure private chat app on Nostr, with a focus on privacy and security. Under the hood, it uses the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol to manage group communications in a highly secure way.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  7. Wey icon
     4 likes

    Fast open source Slack desktop app, written in Node.js with native UI powered by the Yue library.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. 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
     
  9. gurk icon
     5 likes

    Signal Messenger client for terminal. Written in Rust.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Fuse Chat icon
     1 like

    Fuse Chat is a Video Chat script userfriendly php socket.io script With is fully responsive design whatever if you are using a mobile a computer or even a tablet will always fit your screen and give you the best chat experience possible.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. LekkerIM icon
     1 like

    Chat as a Service. Add chat for your members in just two lines of code.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. palava.tv icon
     2 likes

    palava.tv is a cost-free, simple to use, secure, and open source platform for video calls. It is developed and operated by a charitable non-profit organization based in the EU. palava.tv runs directly in the web browser and its usage does not require a registration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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