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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 X Logo

Element X

Element X is pioneering the Matrix 2.0 implementation, notably supporting fast sync with sliding sync.
iOS
Android

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Nheko Logo

Nheko

Desktop client for Matrix using Qt and C++20.
Windows
macOS
Linux

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Element Logo

Element

Element is a glossy client with an emphasis on performance and usability.
iOS
Android
Windows
macOS
Linux
Web

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Cinny Logo

Cinny

A Matrix client focusing primarily on simple, elegant and secure interface.
Windows
macOS
Linux
Web

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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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Element X Logo

Element X

Element X is pioneering the Matrix 2.0 implementation, notably supporting fast sync with sliding sync.
iOS
Android

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Nheko Logo

Nheko

Desktop client for Matrix using Qt and C++20.
Windows
macOS
Linux

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Watch The Matrix Logo

Watch The Matrix

A Matrix client for watchOS written in Swift

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SchildiChat Next Logo

SchildiChat Next

A fork of Element X with additional features such as Spaces support.
Android

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SchildiChat Logo

SchildiChat

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

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matrix-commander Logo

matrix-commander

Simple but convenient CLI-based Matrix client app for sending and receiving.
Linux

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mnotify Logo

mnotify

A matrix cli client
Linux

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chatrix Logo

chatrix

Matrix client for WordPress.
Web

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Quadrix Logo

Quadrix

Minimal Matrix client available in all main app stores
iOS
Android
Windows
macOS
Linux
Web

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Element Logo

Element

Element is a glossy client with an emphasis on performance and usability.
iOS
Android
Windows
macOS
Linux
Web

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matrix-commander-rs Logo

matrix-commander-rs

Simple but convenient CLI-based Matrix client app for sending and receiving.
Linux

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gomuks Logo

gomuks

A terminal Matrix client written in Go.
macOS
Linux

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Cinny Logo

Cinny

A Matrix client focusing primarily on simple, elegant and secure interface.
Windows
macOS
Linux
Web

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