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Matrix client for encrypted team chat and community rooms.

Licence
AGPL-3.0
Platforms
web, macos, windows, linux, ios, android, self-hosted
Self-hostable
Yes
Pricing model
open-core
Language
TypeScript
Repo activity
Last release October 16, 2026
GitHub stars
13,613
Last verified
October 24, 2026

Replaces

The paid products this tool can replace, at their public list price.