Fractal
GNOME-native Matrix messaging client
Fractal is a Matrix client designed for the GNOME desktop and written in Rust with GTK. It supports end-to-end encryption, multiple accounts, and integrates cleanly with the GNOME ecosystem.
Key features
- GNOME-native GTK interface
- End-to-end encryption
- Multi-account support
- Adaptive layout
Strengths
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Rust
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
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- Fractal vs Element Call
- Fractal vs KiwiIRC
- Fractal vs Dendrite Lite
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- Fractal vs Element X
- Fractal vs Maubot
- Fractal vs Mumble Web
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