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Communication & Collaboration
Lightweight open-source Matrix chat server in a single binary
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Tuwunel
High-performance Matrix chat server, successor to conduwuit
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About Tuwunel
Tuwunel is a high-performance, feature-rich Matrix homeserver written in Rust and the official successor to conduwuit. It targets specification compliance, low-latency message sync and horizontal scalability, with built-in OAuth, OIDC, LDAP and JWT authentication plus Element Call voice and video support. Available at no cost, it suits individuals, companies and governments that need self-hosted, auditable communication infrastructure for demanding deployments.
Tuwunel website preview
Live preview of tuwunel.chat via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Tuwunel: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers matrix, chat server, self hosted, rust — 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 565 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.
Tuwunel 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 | tuwunel.chat |
Tuwunel 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: matrix, chat server, self hosted, rust
- Official site: tuwunel.chat
Tuwunel FAQ
How much does Tuwunel 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 (tuwunel.chat).
What is Tuwunel used for?
High-performance Matrix chat server, successor to conduwuit Its focus areas in the Communication & Collaboration category: matrix, chat server, self hosted, rust.
Where can I try Tuwunel?
On its official site, tuwunel.chat — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Tuwunel vs alternatives
| Tuwunel | Conduit | Stalwart | Akkoma | |
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| 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 | matrix, chat server, self hosted, rust | matrix, chat server, self hosted, open source | mail server, self hosted, rust, collaboration | fediverse, activitypub, microblogging, self hosted, open source |
| Official site | tuwunel.chat | conduit.rs | stalw.art | akkoma.social |
| 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 565 tools. Alongside Tuwunel, it includes Kiwi IRC, PieFed, üWave, b1gMail.
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More in Communication & Collaboration
Comparing tools in the Communication & Collaboration category? These related listings are worth a look: Kiwi IRC — A web IRC client you can use easily and freely; PieFed — Open-source federated forum for the fediverse; üWave — Self-hosted collaborative listening platform for songs and videos.
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