Clients
To connect to the Matrix federation, you will use a client. These are some of the most popular Matrix clients available today, and more are available at try-matrix-now. To get started using Matrix, pick a client and join #matrix:matrix.org. To see more clients in a features matrix, see the Clients Matrix.
Mobile

Element is a glossy client with an emphasis on performance and usability

Element is a glossy client with an emphasis on performance and usability

React Native client for iOS and Android

A Matrix client for desktop and mobile

Cute instant messaging app for all platforms.

Web client focusing on personal messaging, performance, offline usage and wide browser support, including mobile!

iOS client built with SwiftUI

Based on Element, with a more traditional instant messaging experience.

A not for profit, open source matrix client with a focus on privacy and ease of use
Desktop

Element is a glossy web client with an emphasis on performance and usability

A truly native Matrix client for macOS

A Matrix client for desktop and mobile

Cute instant messaging app for all platforms.

Fractal is a Matrix Client written in Rust.

Matrix client in Go and GTK4.

Web client focusing on personal messaging, performance, offline usage and wide browser support, including mobile!

A convergent qml/kirigami client based on libkazv.

A fancy, customizable, keyboard-operable Matrix client

A Qt/C++17 desktop client for Matrix

A Qt5-based IM client for Matrix

Based on Element, with a more traditional instant messaging experience.

A glossy client for Matrix, written in QtQuick Controls 2 and C++

A not for profit, open source matrix client with a focus on privacy and ease of use
Terminal-based / Command Line

A terminal Matrix client written in Go

Simple CLI-based Matrix client for sending and receiving with support for end-to-end encryption, emoji verification and much more
Command line Matrix client.

Weechat Matrix protocol script written in python
Web

Element is a glossy web client with an emphasis on performance and usability

A Matrix client where you can enjoy the conversation using simple, elegant and secure interface.

Cute instant messaging app for all platforms.

Web client focusing on personal messaging, performance, offline usage and wide browser support, including mobile!

Based on Element, with a more traditional instant messaging experience.
Nintendo 3DS

A Matrix client for the Nintendo 3DS