SchildiChat Next
SchildiChat Next is a free, open-source messaging app for Android. Next-generation SchildiChat Matrix messenger based on Element X. It has 319 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
github.com/SchildiChat/schildichat-android-next (opens in a new tab)
- Android
- Kotlin
- Messaging & chat
- Actively maintained
About SchildiChat Next
SchildiChat Next is a client for the matrix protocol, based on the Element X app. Similarly to Element X, this SchildiChat Android rewrite should still be considered beta, as it lacks some functionality which one might expect from a fully-featured chat app, compared to the old SchildiChat implementation. The matrix protocol is a decentralized approach to modern messaging, allowing you to select a server provider of your choice (or even self-host your own server), enabling you to communicate with end-to-end encryption, shared message history across multiple devices, and more. SchildiChat is open source: More information about the Matrix protocol:
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds SchildiChat Next from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.
Screenshots
Screenshots from the app's F-Droid listing.
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What is SchildiChat Next?
SchildiChat Next is a free, open-source messaging app for Android. Next-generation SchildiChat Matrix messenger based on Element X. It has 319 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
Is SchildiChat Next free and open source?
Yes. SchildiChat Next's source code is public on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0-only license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.
How do I install SchildiChat Next?
You can install SchildiChat Next from F-Droid (package chat.schildi.android) and from Google Play; the links are on this page.
Is SchildiChat Next still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 2, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Jun 16, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.