Cinny

Elegant open-source Matrix client for web and desktop

About Cinny

Cinny is a Matrix client for web and desktop that focuses on a simple, elegant and secure interface protected by end-to-end encryption. Built on the open Matrix network for decentralized communication, it supports spaces, direct messages and encrypted rooms, and its source code is open for anyone to inspect, modify and self-host.

Cinny website preview

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Cinny: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers messenger, matrix, open source, encryption, decentralized — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 619 tools in the Communication & Collaboration category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

Cinny pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	cinny.in

Cinny key facts

Category: Communication & Collaboration
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: messenger, matrix, open source, encryption, decentralized
Official site: cinny.in

Cinny FAQ

How much does Cinny cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (cinny.in).

What is Cinny used for?

Elegant open-source Matrix client for web and desktop Its focus areas in the Communication & Collaboration category: messenger, matrix, open source, encryption, decentralized.

Where can I try Cinny?

On its official site, cinny.in — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Cinny vs alternatives

	Cinny	FluffyChat	Element	Element Call
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	messenger, matrix, open source, encryption, decentralized	messenger, matrix, open source, encryption, decentralized	messaging, matrix, encryption, security	video calls, matrix, voice, decentralized
Official site	cinny.in	fluffy.chat	element.io	call.element.io
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Communication & Collaboration category

Chat, video meetings, and messaging apps that keep teams connected. The Communication & Collaboration category on Tools Hub currently lists 619 tools. Alongside Cinny, it includes MailMate, Inbox.eu, FranklyMail, Atmail.

FreeCommunication & Collaborationmessengermatrixopen sourceencryptiondecentralized

Alternatives to Cinny

Tools in the same Communication & Collaboration category that share focus areas with Cinny — worth comparing before you commit:

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Status

Open-source messenger, communities and Web3 wallet provided for free

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Canary Mail

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More in Communication & Collaboration

Comparing tools in the Communication & Collaboration category? These related listings are worth a look: MailMate — Powerful IMAP email client for macOS with smart mailboxes; Inbox.eu — Ad-free business and personal email with 100 GB storage for €9.99/year; FranklyMail — Custom-domain email with unlimited mailboxes for $9 per year.