Matrix is an open standard for interoperable, decentralised, real-time communication over IP. Here’s our recommended free and open source GUI Matrix clients.
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Tag: instant messaging
kazv – convergent Matrix client and secure messaging app
kazv is a convergent Matrix client and instant messaging app using Qt.
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Session – private messenger with no central servers
Session is a new breed of private messenger, built on a unique network of user-operated servers around the world
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SimpleX – private and encrypted messenger
SimpleX is a messaging platform that has no user identifiers of any kind – 100% private by design.
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Dissent – lightweight Discord app
Dissent (previously known as gtkcord4) is a third-party Discord client which bills itself as a “smooth, native experience on Linux desktops”.
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5 Best Free and Open Source Tox Clients
Tox is a peer-to-peer instant-messaging and video-calling protocol that offers end-to-end encryption. We recommend the finest Tox clients.
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Delta Chat – messaging software that works with e-mail
Delta Chat is a chat app that sends messages via e-mails, encrypted if possible, with Autocrypt.
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BitlBee – cross-platform instant messaging gateway
BitlBee is an open source IRC gateway program for a variety of instant messaging protocols.
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Rambox – cross platform messaging app
Rambox is an open source cross-platform messaging and emailing app that combines common web applications into one application.
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µTox – lightweight and fluffy Tox client
µTox is a lightweight open source Tox client with minimal dependencies; it not only looks attractive, it runs fast.
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Franz – messaging app for WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Facebook Messenger and more
Franz is an open source messaging app. It’s a good alternative to Signal, combining chat and messaging services into a single application.
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Fractal – matrix client for GNOME
Fractal is a Matrix messaging app for GNOME. Its interface is optimized for collaboration in large groups, such as free software projects.
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NeoChat – KDE matrix client
NeoChat is a Matrix client. Send text messages, videos and audio files to your family, colleagues and friends using the Matrix protocol.
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Kopete – multi-protocol instant messaging client
Kopete is KDE’s instant messaging (IM) client. The software is designed to be modular and plugin based.
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Element – Matrix client with an emphasis on performance and usability
Element is a type of messaging app. You choose where your messages are stored, putting you in control of your data.
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