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Matrix

matrix.org
Communication & Collaboration
Weekend Project

An open network for secure, decentralised communication

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Overview

Matrix is an open-source communication platform that enables secure, decentralized messaging for individuals, communities, and organizations. It provides a rich ecosystem for building advanced communication applications with clients, servers, bots, and application services. Matrix allows users to reclaim control of their communication space while supporting conversations across friends, family, communities, and co-workers.

Features

8 features across 4 categories

Architecture(2)

Open Source

Open source specification and codebase available for review and contribution

Specification

Open specification for the Matrix protocol

Also in: Perforce Akana API Management Platform, Neon, tray.io

Community Management(1)

Community Spaces

A cozy, safe, supercharged place for your community

Also in: Buffer, Mighty Networks, Planoly

Core Functionality(2)

Chat

Chat with friends, family, communities and co-workers

Decentralized Communication

Open network for secure, decentralized messaging and communication

Also in: Perforce Akana API Management Platform, BrightPay, Roam Research

Developer Tools(3)

Application Development

Build advanced, rich communication applications on top of Matrix

Developer Documentation

Comprehensive developer documentation for building on Matrix

Developer Ecosystem

Rich ecosystem of clients, servers, bots and application services

Also in: Jobber, Hugging Face, 1Password

Pricing

Platinum Member

Popular
Custom
  • ✓Foundation membership
  • ✓Support the Foundation

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Matrix. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Matrix alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 8 features.

Buy Matrix

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Matrix saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 8 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.