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Clients

The Matrix ecosystem is vibrant. Whatever platform you use, someone has probably already developed a client for it.

Featured clients

Clients are needed to chat using Matrix. Here is a selection of the most mature ones you can safely use.

Element Web / Desktop logo
Element Web / Desktop Stable # Good for: New users and those coming from Slack or Teams
Windows
macOS
Linux
Web
Element Web / Desktop screenshot 1

A glossy web and desktop client with an emphasis on performance and usability.

End-to-end encryption Spaces VoIP (1:1) Threads Legacy SSO VoIP (Jitsi) Multi-Language OAuth 2.0 VoIP (MatrixRTC)
Download for Windows Download for macOS Download on Flathub Use in your browser
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Element X logo
Element X Stable # Good for: Mobile-first users who want a fast, modern experience
iOS
Android
Element X screenshot 1 Element X screenshot 2

Next generation Element on mobile with native OIDC, sliding sync and Matrix RTC for calls.

End-to-end encryption Spaces Multi-Language OAuth 2.0 VoIP (MatrixRTC) Simplified Sliding Sync
Download on the App Store Download on F-Droid Download on Google Play
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FluffyChat logo
FluffyChat Stable # Good for: Users who want something simple and approachable, especially on mobile
iOS
Android
Linux
Web
FluffyChat screenshot 1 FluffyChat screenshot 2

Cute instant messaging app for all platforms.

End-to-end encryption Spaces Threads Legacy SSO Multi-Account Multi-Language
Download on Flathub Use in your browser Download on the App Store Download on F-Droid Download on Google Play
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Cinny logo
Cinny Stable # Good for: Users coming from Discord who want a familiar layout
Windows
macOS
Linux
Web
Cinny screenshot 1

A Matrix client focusing primarily on simple, elegant and secure interface.

End-to-end encryption Spaces Legacy SSO VoIP (MatrixRTC)
Download for Windows Download for macOS Download on Flathub Use in your browser
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Nheko logo
Nheko Beta # Good for: Power users and tinkerers who prefer a lean native desktop app
Windows
macOS
Linux
Nheko screenshot 1

Desktop client for Matrix using Qt and C++20.

End-to-end encryption Spaces VoIP (1:1) Threads Legacy SSO Multi-Language
Download for Windows Download for macOS Download on Flathub
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All known clients

Here we list all the clients the Foundation is aware of, with a maturity score and a list of important features they support or not to help you pick the best for you.

The clients must support all of the platforms checked.

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The client can support any of the maturity levels checked.

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The client can support any of the licences checked.

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The client must support all of the features checked.

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Watch The Matrix Logo

Watch The Matrix

Alpha
MPL-2.0
A Matrix client for watchOS written in Swift

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matrix-commander Logo

matrix-commander

Stable
GPL-3.0-or-later
Simple but convenient CLI-based Matrix client app for sending and receiving.
Linux

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WanChat Logo

WanChat

Beta
AGPL-3.0-only
A fork of Element X, adapted for China's environment, that supports self‑destructing messages, removing all room records, and uses ntfy for push notifications.

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Quadrix Logo

Quadrix

Obsolete
GPL-3.0-or-later
Minimal Matrix client available in all main app stores
iOS
Android
Windows
macOS
Linux
Web

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Neoment Logo

Neoment

Beta
MIT
A Matrix client for Neovim, bringing chat functionality directly into your editor.
Windows
macOS
Linux

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SchildiChat Logo

SchildiChat

Stable
Apache-2.0
Based on Element, with a more traditional instant messaging experience.
Android
Windows
macOS
Linux
Web

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chooj Logo

chooj

Obsolete
GPL-3.0-only
The only Matrix client for KaiOS, focusing on being light, fast and easy to use. The project is currently in alpha state. Basic chat works but a lot of features need to be worked out.

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Element Web / Desktop Logo

Element Web / Desktop

Stable
AGPL-3.0 OR GPL-3.0 OR Element Commercial License
A glossy web and desktop client with an emphasis on performance and usability.
Windows
macOS
Linux
Web

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Element Classic Logo

Element Classic

Stable
AGPL-3.0-or-later OR Element Commercial License
Previous generation mobile app. Supported, but not developed further.
iOS
Android

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Cinny Logo

Cinny

Stable
AGPL-3.0-only
A Matrix client focusing primarily on simple, elegant and secure interface.
Windows
macOS
Linux
Web

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chatrix Logo

chatrix

Stable
GPL-2.0-only
Matrix client for WordPress.
Web

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matrix-commander-rs Logo

matrix-commander-rs

Stable
GPL-3.0-or-later
Simple but convenient CLI-based Matrix client app for sending and receiving.
Linux

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Element X Logo

Element X

Stable
AGPL-3.0-or-later OR Element Commercial License
Next generation Element on mobile with native OIDC, sliding sync and Matrix RTC for calls.
iOS
Android

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Singularity Logo

Singularity

Alpha
GPL-3.0
Client focusing on speed and interactivity.
Windows
macOS
Linux

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Nheko Logo

Nheko

Beta
GPL-3.0-or-later
Desktop client for Matrix using Qt and C++20.
Windows
macOS
Linux

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mnotify Logo

mnotify

Obsolete
MIT
A matrix cli client
Linux

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SchildiChat Next Logo

SchildiChat Next

Beta
AGPL-3.0-only
A fork of Element X with additional features such as Spaces support.
Android

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Miitrix Logo

Miitrix

Obsolete
Apache-2.0
Miitrix is a proof-of-concept client for the Nintendo 3DS, featuring a terminal-based user interface implemented with printf.

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Relay Logo

Relay

Alpha
Apache-2.0
All the power of Matrix. None of the complexity.
macOS

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Extera Logo

Extera

Obsolete
AGPL-3.0
A fork of Cinny in Material UI with customizable CSS, support for polls and captions.
Web

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Mactrix Logo

Mactrix

Alpha
GPL-3.0
A native macOS client for Matrix.
macOS

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gomuks Logo

gomuks

Beta
AGPL-3.0-or-later
A terminal Matrix client written in Go.
macOS
Linux

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