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Matrix or Signal?
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this post was submitted on 18 Jul 2026
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Matrix is a good option, but it’s too complicated for ordinary people who aren’t tech-savvy, while Signal relies on Amazon and Google’s servers...
I saw someone says that groups are locally stored only, which is definitely a drawback.
Yea its Not Perfect but for its featureset I think its the Best alternative if you can deal with its few warts