9 款最佳的去中心化通讯软件 Matrix 的客户端
Matrix 去中心化
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Matrix 是一套开放的网络标准，专用于去中心化实时加密通讯。


这套标准由 [Matrix.org](http://Matrix.org) 基金会发布和维护。[Matrix.org](http://Matrix.org) 基金会是一个非营利性组织，致力于创建一个开放、独立且不断演进的通讯平台。


如果一款应用支持 Matrix 协议，那就可以视它为 Matrix 客户端。


### 为何要选用 Matrix 客户端？


[Matrix](https://matrix.org/) 客户端致力于安全性和隐私性，并且提供了一个去中心化的网络，令许多特性得以实现。


自 2019 年（正式版本发布）以来，部分组织以及政府机构便开始逐渐采用 Matrix 协议，从而搭建安全、隐私、可靠的通讯平台。


就实际而言，去中心化的协议实现了不同组织间的相互通讯，同时也使得这个通讯协议得以抵抗审查。


如果你想要逃脱科技巨头的魔爪，那 Matrix 就是正确的选择。


不仅如此，你还可以运行自己的服务器，并加入 Matrix 网络。换言之，通讯的基础设施是去中心化的，但你仍然能够根据需要，对其进行部署和配置。


如果你好奇的话，Matrix 协议具备了你需要的所有基本功能：


* 去中心化交流
* 端到端加密
* WebRTC 语音通话 / 视频通话
* 实时同步
* 消息已读用户显示
* “正在输入中” 提示
* 群组聊天


而且，我还要再强调一次：这个项目是**开源**的！


所以，Matrix 客户端已经是不二之选了。对那些注重隐私和安全的用户来说，则更是如此。



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### 9 款最佳的开源 Matrix 客户端


本文中，我将介绍一些最好用的 Matrix 客户端，其中主要是桌面客户端（Linux、Windows、macOS），同时也推荐一些移动客户端和终端客户端。


#### 1、Element


![element](/data/attachment/album/202302/06/163903n3sh3nhswqkz244h.jpg)


[Element](https://itsfoss.com/element/) 是最佳的 Slack 开源替代品之一。它可以用于个人通讯，也能用于群组聊天。


你可以免费使用，不过你也可以选择自己搭建服务器，或者付费使用托管的家庭服务器。Element 提供了许多有用的功能，让你能够高效协作，并与你的团队或好友加密通讯。



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如果你选择付费订阅，你还能将 Signal、WhatsApp 和 Telegram 聊天并入其中。


它支持 Linux、Windows 和 macOS，同时还提供 Android 和 iOS 的手机客户端。并且，你还能在网页浏览器中使用它。因此，这是个方便的选择。



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#### 2、Rocket.Chat


![rocket chat](/data/attachment/album/202302/06/163903xf29aa996fyyy23f.jpg)


[Rocket.Chat](https://itsfoss.com/rocket-chat/) 是另一个 Slack 替代品，我们更喜欢把它当成团队内部的通讯工具。


你可以在 Linux、Windows 和 macOS 上使用它，也可以获取 Android 和 iOS 的手机应用。


尽管你可以选择自建服务器或付费订阅，但它也宣布正在添加 [Matrix 协议的支持](https://news.itsfoss.com/rocket-chat-matrix/)。


本文创作之时，已经可以在 alpha 版中使用 Matrix 网络。不过，稳定版应该很快就会发布了。所以，如果你已经在使用 Rocket.Chat，或者想把它当作 Matrix 客户端来使用，那么敬请关注后续版本的发布。



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#### 3、NeoChat


![neochat](/data/attachment/album/202302/06/163903skig3dnnzic8ytak.png)


NeoChat 是一个简单的 Matrix 客户端，目前在 KDE 社区的管理下积极开发。


与 Element 不同，它只支持 Linux 和 Windows，特别是为 KDE Plasma 量身定做。你也可以在其他桌面环境使用它。


你可以在 KDE 的 “<ruby> 发现 <rt>  Discover </rt></ruby>” 软件中心、Flathub 以及 Snap 商店安装它。它不支持手机平台。所以，如果有桌面用户想要一个简单的 Matrix 客户端，那 NeoChat 也是一个不错的选择。



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了解更多，可以查看它的 [源代码](https://invent.kde.org/network/neochat)。



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#### 4、FluffyChat


![fluffychat](/data/attachment/album/202302/06/163904cw22w4ks7kp5mnht.png)


FluffyChat 在用户体验方面，是一个美观（可爱）的 Matrix 客户端。


如果你想要一个简单又直观的 Matrix 客户端，并且支持桌面和手机（安卓和 iOS），那么 FluffyChat 是一个不错的选择。


Linux 用户可以从 Snap 商店或 Flathub 安装它。它并不提供 Windows 和 macOS 的原生应用支持，但你可以在网页浏览器中使用它。


如果你好奇的话，可以从它的 [GitLab 页面](https://gitlab.com/famedly/fluffychat) 了解更多。



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#### 5、Fractal


![fractal](/data/attachment/album/202302/06/163904h0x1zbg1b0e50k5g.png)


Fractal 是一款用于 GNOME 桌面的 Matrix 聊天客户端，使用 Rust 编写。正如其描述所说，它的界面经过优化，适合大型团队的协作。


由于它以 Flatpak 的形式发布，你可以在任何 Linux 发行版上安装它，无论桌面环境如何。


如果你喜欢能够在系统上快速运行的应用，那 Fractal 可能是不错的选择。可以前往它的 [GitLab 页面](https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/fractal) 了解更多。



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#### 6、Hydrogen Web（实验性）


![hydrogen](/data/attachment/album/202302/06/163904d2vja537oo5u9eoj.png)


在找其它的精简的（专注性能）Matrix 客户端吗？


Hydrogen 聊天客户端提供轻量级体验、离线功能，并有着广泛的浏览器支持。


虽然仍未完工，但 Element 背后的同一支团队正在开发着它。所以，如果你期待看到一个轻量的 Matrix 客户端替代品，你可以在它的 [GitHub 页面](https://github.com/vector-im/hydrogen-web/) 跟进该项目。



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#### 7、Matrix Commander（基于命令行）


如果你想要用终端在 Matrix 网络上来收发文字消息，这个命令行工具就十分不错。


当然，并非一切都能在终端完成。所以，最好创建 cron 任务来实现消息提醒、机器人等用例。


你可以在 [PyPi](https://pypi.org/project/matrix-commander/) 或者 Docker Hub 上找到它。



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#### 8、Gomuks（基于命令行）


![gomuks](/data/attachment/album/202302/06/163905bz7yk4k41y0pg1vz.png)


想试试用 Go 写的终端 Matrix 客户端？


并非每个人都可以尝试。不过，如果你喜欢用 Go 写的命令行工具，可以用 Gomuks 这个简单的 Matrix 客户端来进行基本聊天。


你可以在它的 [GitHub Releases 部分](https://github.com/tulir/gomuks/releases) 找到其 Linux、Windows 和 macOS 的二进制文件。



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#### 9、Syphon（Alpha 版）


![syphon](/data/attachment/album/202302/06/163905zho1pinnh17dbhbq.jpg)


我们通常会避免列出仍处于早期开发的程序。但是，Syphon 作为一个手机专用的 Matrix 客户端，是一个有趣的选择。


如果你想要为你的安卓 / iOS 设备安装一个类似 Signal 的开源 Matrix 客户端，那选择 Syphon 也不错。用户界面看起来很熟悉（但并不是完全照抄的）。如果你想实验一下，那可以试试。



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### 总结


Matrix 协议也许没能流行于所有组织和人群之中。但是，可以证明的是，作为一个开源项目，它能称得上是一个隐私可靠的去中心化网络。


最好的一点在于，你可以选择你想要的客户端，而不必被迫使用特定的应用才能在多个设备之间进行通信。


所以，你会选择什么作为你最喜欢的 Matrix客户端？




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作者：[Ankush Das](https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/) 选题：[lkxed](https://github.com/lkxed) 译者：[Peaksol](https://github.com/TravinDreek) 校对：[wxy](https://github.com/wxy)


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Matrix is an open network standard tailored for secure decentralized real-time communication.

It is published and maintained by a non-profit, Matrix.org Foundation. They aim to create an open, independent, and evolving communication platform.

If an application supports the Matrix protocol, you can consider it a Matrix client.

## Why Should You Choose a Matrix Client?

[Matrix](https://matrix.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) clients focus on security and privacy and offer a decentralized network that provides opportunities for numerous things.

Since 2019 (when it got out of beta), several organizations and government authorities have gradually adopted the Matrix protocol to empower their communication platforms for security, privacy, and reliability.

For instance, a decentralized protocol makes way for cross-communication between organizations and gives you a communication protocol that is resistant to censorship.

Matrix protocol is the right choice if you want something that gets you away from the big tech.

Not just limited to that, you also get the ability to run your server to join the Matrix network. In other words, you get a decentralized infrastructure for communication while still having some control over it to set it up and configure it as per your requirements.

In case you are curious, Matrix protocol has all the essential features one would need, including:

- Decentralized conversations
- End-to-End encryption
- WebRTC VoIP/Video calling
- Real-time sync
- Read receipts
- Typing Notifications
- Group conversations

And I should highlight this again: It is an **open-source** project!

So, it is a no-brainer to opt for Matrix clients, especially now that more users care about their privacy and security.

Here, I shall highlight some of the most helpful open-source Matrix clients, primarily for desktop (Linux, Windows, macOS), while mentioning mobile and terminal clients.

## 1. Element

![element](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/06/element-2022.jpg)

[Element](https://itsfoss.com/element/) is one of the best open-source Slack alternatives. You can use it for personal communication and team chat as well.

It is free to get started, but you can self-host your server or pay a premium for a managed home server. You get various useful features to collaborate effectively and securely communicate with your team/friends.

If you opt to pay for a subscription, you can even bring your Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram chats into one place.

It supports Linux, Windows, and macOS while offering a proper mobile client for Android and iOS. Additionally, you can use it through the web browser. So, it should be a convenient option.

## 2. Rocket.Chat

![rocket chat](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/06/rocket-chat-2022.jpg)

[Rocket.Chat](https://itsfoss.com/rocket-chat/) is yet another Slack alternative that we used for our internal team communication and liked it for the time we interacted with it.

It is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. You also get mobile applications for Android and iOS.

While it allows you to self-host or opt for a premium subscription, it also announced adding [support for Matrix protocol integration](https://news.itsfoss.com/rocket-chat-matrix/?ref=itsfoss.com) in 2022.

So, Rocket.Chat can be a flexible option for your use-case, with or without Matrix protocol integration.

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## 3. NeoChat

![neochat](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/06/neochat.png)

NeoChat is a simple Matrix client actively developed under KDE’s umbrella.

Unlike Element, it is only available for Linux and Windows, and particularly tailored for KDE Plasma. You can use it on other desktop environments as well.

You can install it through KDE’s Discover software center, Flathub, and Snap Store. It is not available for mobile platforms. So, it can be a good candidate for desktop users who prefer a straightforward Matrix client.

Check out its [source code](https://invent.kde.org/network/neochat?ref=itsfoss.com) to explore more about it.

## 4. FluffyChat

![fluffychat](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/06/fluffychat.png)

FluffyChat makes up for a good-looking (cute) Matrix client in terms of user experience.

If you want a simple and intuitive Matrix client on your desktop with mobile apps (Android and iOS) available, FluffyChat is an impressive option.

For Linux, you can install it from the Snap Store or Flathub. It does not offer native apps for Windows and macOS, but you can use it through the web browser.

If you are curious, you can check out its [GitHub page](https://github.com/krille-chan/fluffychat).

## 5. Fractal

![fractal](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/06/fractal.png)

Fractal is a Matrix messaging client for GNOME desktop, written in Rust. As described, it provides an optimized interface fit for collaboration in large groups.

Considering it is available as a Flatpak, you can install it on any Linux distribution, irrespective of the desktop environment.

Fractal seems an excellent option for users focusing on applications that perform the fastest on their system. You can head to its [GitLab page](https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/fractal?ref=itsfoss.com) to research more about it.

## 6. Hydrogen Web (Experimental)

![hydrogen](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/06/hydrogen.png)

Looking for another minimal (performance-focused) Matrix client?

Hydrogen is a chat client that aims to provide a lightweight experience, offline functionality, and wide browser support.

While it is still a work in progress, it is being developed by the same team behind the Element messenger. So, if you longingly expect a lightweight Matrix client as an alternative to others, you might want to follow the project on its [GitHub page](https://github.com/vector-im/hydrogen-web/?ref=itsfoss.com).

## 7. Matrix Commander (CLI-based)

This command-line tool can be the perfect fit if you want to use the terminal to send/receive text messages via the Matrix network.

Of course, you cannot do everything from the terminal. So, it is best suited for creating cron jobs for message reminders, or bots, and similar use-cases.

You can find it on [PyPi](https://pypi.org/project/matrix-commander/?ref=itsfoss.com) and Docker Hub as well.

## 8. Gomuks (CLI-based)

![gomuks](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/06/gomuks.png)

Need a terminal-based Matrix client written in Go?

Not for everyone to try. But, if you are someone who likes to use command-line tools written in Go, Gomuks can be a straightforward Matrix client for basic messaging.

You can find the binaries for Linux, Windows, and macOS on its [GitHub releases section](https://github.com/tulir/gomuks/releases?ref=itsfoss.com).

## 9. Syphon (Alpha)

![syphon](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/06/syphon.jpg)

We usually avoid listing programs in their early stages of development. However, Syphon is an interesting option as a mobile-exclusive Matrix client.

If you want a Signal-like open-source Matrix client for your Android/iOS device, Syphon can be an exciting choice. The user interface looks familiar (but not an exact copy of it). You can try it out if you are looking to experiment.

## Wrapping Up

Matrix protocol may not be entirely popular across every organization and demographic. However, it is proving to be one of the most robust decentralized networks for privacy and reliability as an open-source project.

The best thing is that you get to choose the client you want, without being forced to use a particular app for communication across multiple devices.

So, what would you pick as your favorite Matrix client?