Hi,

I’m searching for an “noob-proof” matrix messenger that is supposed to replace WhatsApp.

It should have E2EE enabled by default and a backup/restore function for contacts, chats and settings (preferably local backup, but nextcloud would be fine aswell).

It would be nice if you could also mention matrix clients that work on iOS, Linux and Windows as well (if there are any), since not all of my contacts use android or are always reachable per phone.

Happy to hear your recommendations and experiences.

Thank you!

    • @toneverends
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      Yeah. Conversations.im and its sibling quicksy.im (as service+app bundles) are fine for android but not iOS unless you can assist with setup.

      Snikket is an effort to create a deployable service+app bundle using a relabelled conversations app on android, something else on iOS, to the end user all appearing as preconfigured coherent bundle. They have plans for whitelabel hosting.

      Not sure what snikket has planned for desktop - there’s some promising browser based xmpp clients in development.

      • @xarvos
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        12 years ago

        The new UI for Gajim seems great too

  • @lps
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    152 years ago

    Fluffy chat is by far the easiest as it behaves more like an Instant Messenger with less focus on groups which is what makes element confusing. There’s also much easier key handling and verification across devices. For anyone using a mainstream app like WhatsApp, element is a mess…confusing as hell.

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    Just start with Element for android and IOS these are your options.

    Edit: maybe Schildi for windows

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    • Sr Estegosaurio
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      52 years ago

      Imo Nheko is pretty good. I mean, at least is not electron and the dev is nice

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    • @011011
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      52 years ago

      Have you tried schildichat?

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  • @nasp
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    52 years ago

    I was about to set up my family on matrix, but XMPP is way easier. Especially if you wanna self host.

  • GadgeteerZA
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    52 years ago

    Not saying Element is the best one, but it is probably best known client for Matrix, with clients for desktop, Android and iOS. When I did my video overview of Matrix at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AVsNqH_-9M, I used Element to show it (that may be of use to familiarise your family with what it looks like.

  • down daemon
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    42 years ago

    Like everyone is saying, Element. But I wouldn’t call it noob-proof in that it would help if you initially set it up and added the people that matter

  • @testingthis
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    32 years ago

    Even if it’s easy to use, still have to convince them to install something new… You already know that part will be possible?

    • @schmidt_fu
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      12 years ago

      Installing something new has been possible with Threema (for some) and Signal (for some others). But it has to absolutely nail down usability! Users leave an app they don’t understand in an instant. And TBH it starts with the Service, the Home Server and the App having 3 distinct names. Imagine this to be necessary for people using Whatsapp (app, server, protocol) or Telegram (app, server, protocol). When we really want to increase usage, we have to get better at marketing!

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