Syphon Alternatives

Syphon is described as 'is privacy focused end-to-end encrypted capable matrix client aiming to feel comfortable and easy to use' and is a Group Chat app in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Syphon for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Online / Web-based and Android. The best alternative is Element, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Syphon are Matrix.org, FluffyChat, SchildiChat and Neochat.

Syphon alternatives are mainly Group Chat Apps but may also be Instant Messengers or Encrypted Chat Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Syphon.

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Syphon

Free • Open Source
Group Chat App

Android
iPhone
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Syphon is privacy focused end-to-end encrypted capable matrix client aiming to feel comfortable and easy to use.

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Element
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Freemium • Open Source
Group Chat App
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
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Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Matrix.org
Cloudron
F-Droid
FLATHUB
265 alternatives to Element
Element is a secure collaboration and messaging app based on the Matrix protocol. It’s decentralised to deliver digital sovereignty, and based on an open standard for easy connections and interoperability. It is end-to-end encrypted by default.
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Element Features
1. DecentralizedElement is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. End-to-End EncryptionElement has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Privacy focusedElement is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. VoiP CallsElement allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
5. No TrackingElement will not track you or use your personal data.
6. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Element simultaneously.
7. Dark ModeElement supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
8. Ad-freeElement doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
9. File VersioningElement has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
Federated
Matrix Protocol
Voice Chat
Federation
Direct Messaging
Community-based
Per-room avatars
Multiple languages
Custom widgets
Message redaction
Matrix.org
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Free • Open Source
Group Chat App
Instant Messenger
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
WebRTC
Python
JavaScript
Go (Programming Language)
Cloudron
Java
Perl
132 alternatives to Matrix.org
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.org Features
1. DecentralizedMatrix.org is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. End-to-End EncryptionMatrix.org has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Privacy focusedMatrix.org is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. VoiP CallsMatrix.org allows you to make voice calls over Internet using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
5. Ad-freeMatrix.org doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. No TrackingMatrix.org will not track you or use your personal data.
7. Multiple Account supportMatrix.org support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
8. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Matrix.org simultaneously.
Federation
Distributed
Security focused
Spaces
Chat Bot
Voice Chat
Support for Multiple protocols
WebRTC
Server side history
FluffyChat
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Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Instant Messenger
Group Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Flathub
Ubuntu Touch
F-Droid
172 alternatives to FluffyChat
FluffyChat is an open, nonprofit and cute matrix messenger app for Ubuntu Touch, Android and iOS.
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FluffyChat Features
1. DecentralizedFluffyChat is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. End-to-End EncryptionFluffyChat has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Privacy focusedFluffyChat is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Ad-freeFluffyChat doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Dark ModeFluffyChat supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Matrix Protocol
Voice messages
Security focused
SchildiChat
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
FLATHUB
F-Droid
Flatpak
9 alternatives to SchildiChat
SchildiChat is a Matrix client based on Element with a more traditional instant messaging experience.
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Matrix Protocol
Neochat
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
KDE
Matrix.org
9 alternatives to Neochat
Neochat is a client for Matrix.org, the decentralized communication protocol for instant messaging. It is a fork of Spectral, using KDE frameworks, most notably Kirigami, KConfig and KI18n.
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1. DecentralizedNeochat is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
Messages
Private Chat
Matrix Protocol
File Sending
Cinny
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Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Online
9 alternatives to Cinny
Imagine a Matrix client… Where you can enjoy the conversation using simple, elegant and secure interface protected by e2ee with the power of open source.
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Cinny Features
1. Dark ModeCinny supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. End-to-End EncryptionCinny has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. PortableCinny can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Support for MarkDownCinny supports MarkDown for document formatting.
5. Privacy focusedCinny is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
6. LightweightCinny consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
7. No TrackingCinny will not track you or use your personal data.
Matrix Protocol
Conduit Chat Server
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Free • Open Source
Group Chat App
Online
Self-Hosted
Raspberry Pi
235 alternatives to Conduit Chat Server
Conduit is a simple, fast and reliable chat server powered by Matrix. Conduit is an alternative to Synapse and tries to be lightweight and easy to install, but it is still in development.
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Matrix Protocol
Scalable
nheko
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Free • Open Source
Group Chat App
Encrypted Chat App
Mac
Windows
Linux
16 alternatives to nheko
The motivation behind the project is to provide a native desktop app for Matrix that feels more like a mainstream chat app (Riot, Telegram etc) and less like an IRC client.
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Matrix Protocol
Quaternion
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Free • Open Source
Encrypted Chat App
Group Chat App
Instant Messenger
Mac
Windows
Linux
48 alternatives to Quaternion
Quaternion is a cross-platform Qt5-based desktop IM client for Matrix, a reference desktop application using libQMatrixClient. Source code, issue tracker, roadmap etc. can be found at GitHub. Releases (with links to cross-platform source code archives, as well as binaries for...
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Quaternion Features
1. Privacy focusedQuaternion is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
gotktrix
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Free • Open Source
Instant Messenger
Linux
9 alternatives to gotktrix
Matrix client in Go and GTK4.

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