FluffyChat

Free open-source Matrix messenger for mobile, desktop and web

About FluffyChat

FluffyChat is a community-developed, non-profit Matrix client for Android, iOS, Linux, Ubuntu Touch and the web, designed to feel as simple as mainstream messengers. It supports end-to-end encryption by default in private chats, works with any Matrix homeserver, and is funded entirely by donations with no ads.

FluffyChat website preview

Live preview of fluffy.chat via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

FluffyChat: 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.

FluffyChat 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	fluffy.chat

FluffyChat 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: fluffy.chat

FluffyChat FAQ

How much does FluffyChat 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 (fluffy.chat).

What is FluffyChat used for?

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

Where can I try FluffyChat?

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

FluffyChat vs alternatives

	FluffyChat	Cinny	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	fluffy.chat	cinny.in	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 FluffyChat, it includes VFEmail, Cinny, MailMate, Inbox.eu.

FreeCommunication & Collaborationmessengermatrixopen sourceencryptiondecentralized

Alternatives to FluffyChat

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

Communication & Collaboration

Cinny

Elegant open-source Matrix client for web and desktop

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Element

Secure messaging on the Matrix protocol

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Element Call

Decentralized group video calling on Matrix

Freevideo-callsmatrixvoicedecentralized

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Status

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

Freemessengerweb3encryptedopen source

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Canary Mail

Secure email with PGP and AI assistance

Freemiumemailencryptionapple

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Conduit

Lightweight open-source Matrix chat server in a single binary

Freematrixchat-serverself-hostedopen-source

More in Communication & Collaboration

Comparing tools in the Communication & Collaboration category? These related listings are worth a look: VFEmail — Privacy-focused email hosting with a free tier and lifetime plan; Cinny — Elegant open-source Matrix client for web and desktop; MailMate — Powerful IMAP email client for macOS with smart mailboxes.