tuwunelOfficial successor to conduwuit

tuwunel

Tuwunel is a high-performance Matrix homeserver written in Rust that serves as the official successor to conduwuit. It provides a scalable, low-cost, enterprise-ready alternative to Synapse with full Matrix Specification compliance, currently deployed and sponsored by the government of Switzerland.

Key Features

• High Performance Architecture: Built entirely in Rust for scalability and efficiency with low resource requirements
• Full Matrix Specification Support: Implements the Matrix Specification for all but the most niche use cases, compatible with any Matrix client, bridge, or bot
• Easy Migration Path: Supports seamless binary-swap upgrades from conduwuit with backward compatibility for legacy configuration names and environment variables
• Multiple Deployment Options: Available as Docker images, static binaries, Deb/RPM packages, and distribution-specific packages (Arch, NixOS, Alpine)
• Enterprise-Ready: Fully supported by full-time staff and used by multiple companies with vested interests in continued development

Use Cases

• Replacing Synapse: Deploy a more efficient, lower-cost Matrix homeserver without sacrificing compatibility or features
• Large-Scale Deployments: Run government and enterprise-grade communication infrastructure with proven stability and performance
• Community-Driven Development: Contribute to an open-source project with active maintenance and transparent governance

Who Is It For

Tuwunel is ideal for organizations and administrators seeking a modern alternative to Synapse who want better performance and lower operational costs. It's particularly suited for enterprises, governments, and communities that value Rust's safety guarantees and need a stable, fully-featured Matrix homeserver.