Nheko

Spec sheet

Purpose

Nheko is a native desktop app for Matrix designed to feel more like a mainstream chat app.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nheko-reborn.github.io

Platforms

Releases are listed for Linux as Flatpak, macOS as a disk image, and Windows as x64 MSIX or appinstaller.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support

The README directs users seeking help with the undocumented D-Bus API to the #nheko:nheko.im Matrix room.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Calls

It supports voice and video VoIP calls, with support varying by platform.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Credential storage

Nheko requires a secret service, such as KDE Wallet or GNOME Keyring, if one is not provided by the desktop environment.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Customization

It supports custom stickers and emoji, light, dark, and system themes, and separate profiles through a command-line option.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Encryption

Nheko supports end-to-end encryption, but its current implementation has never been audited and the project makes no security guarantees for it.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Known plugins

The README lists nheko-krunner and rofi-nheko as known D-Bus plugins and says Nheko does not provide plugin binaries.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Messaging

It supports creating, joining, and leaving rooms; invitations; file and emoji sharing; replies; read receipts; and message redaction.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Notifications

It supports typing notifications, message and mention notifications, and presence and status messages when enabled by the server.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plugin integration

A D-Bus API allows third-party plugin integration, but it does not support Windows or macOS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Project license

The GitHub repository identifies the project license as GPL-3.0.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Windows updates

The Windows appinstaller regularly checks the project's servers for updates, while the MSIX package does not.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Every Nheko plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Secure Messaging Apps#27 of 367.6