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Matrix

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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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License model

  • FreeOpen Source

Country of Origin

  • GB flagUnited Kingdom

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
  • Self-Hosted
  • WebRTC
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • Go (Programming Language)
  • Cloudron
  • Java
  • Perl
4.7 / 5 Avg rating (18)
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Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Security-focused
  3.  Lightweight
  4.  Support for Themes

Features

  1.  Decentralized
  2.  End-to-End Encryption
  3.  Federation
  4.  Team Collaboration
  5.  Random Video Chat
  6.  Encrypted Chat
  7.  Voice Chat
  8.  Spaces
  9.  No Tracking
  10.  Distributed
  11.  Ad-free
  12.  Dark Mode
  13.  Support for Multiple protocols
  14.  Support for @mentions
  15.  VoiP Calls
  16.  Chat Bot
  17.  Multiple Account support
  18.  Real time collaboration
  19.  Support for MarkDown
  20.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  21.  Two-factor Authentication
  22.  Server side history
  23.  WebRTC

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  • Nixist, kwjedba, alt-search and Janix40 liked Matrix
    17 days ago
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    POX added Matrix as alternative to Quiet Chat
    30 days ago
  • DistilledExcess and ByteProphet liked Matrix
    about 1 month ago
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    POX added Matrix as alternative to Zenzap
    about 2 months ago
  • bunnie rated Matrix  
    about 2 months ago
  • bunnie liked Matrix
    about 2 months ago
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Comments and Reviews

   
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Top Positive Comment
CapR
May 31, 2021
4

Matrix stands out as a messaging tool since it's secure, private, and distributed. Underrated IMHO.

hifeja8751
Jan 10, 2025
1

matrix just works, decentralized fediverse, self hosted servers, several clients.

although one thing i hate of matrix is how it manages roles/permissions in a room. if you ever lower your power from 101 (founder) to 100 (admin) by mistake, then that room will forever be founder-less. they dont automatically make someone else founder if you demote yourself or leave the room

veddev
Oct 2, 2024
1

Its decentralized and private. Thats a plus for me.

Ayoub Abedrabbo
Mar 10, 2024
1

Matrix is great. Especially for the future where anyone can host a server and be in control of their messaging.

amity1
Nov 8, 2023
0

A great alternative to WhatsApp. You can create a server of your own with bridges to Telegram, IRC and other chat protocols. Matrix is decentralized, so you will bot be banned on all servers.

alternativepun3n
Sep 6, 2023
0

Right now Matrix and it's reference implementations Synapse (Server) and Element (Client), is the most complete and functional setup i found to move most of my private communication to a free messenger. It still has some drawbacks, but is steadily developed.

shukon
May 24, 2021
2

It finally provides a framework to bridge together all my chat apps - open source, decentralized and free! This is what I've been waiting for.

What is Matrix?

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. Uses include Instant Messaging (IM), Voice over IP (VoIP) signalling, Internet of Things (IoT) communication, and bridging together existing communication silos - providing the basis of a new open real-time communication ecosystem.

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Our users have written 7 comments and reviews about Matrix, and it has gotten 365 likes

Matrix was added to AlternativeTo by oddvar on Jan 4, 2016 and this page was last updated Apr 19, 2025.