For messaging, why not choose a secure messaging app like Signal. I get that it’s not self-host, but sometimes self-hosting stuff is harder than using a reputable existing solution, much like email.
Edit: I say this as someone who self-hosts everything, I’ve tried running my own Matrix server, too.
Sure, but without any requirements it’s hard to recommend anything. If you self-host something that’s less reliable and has fewer features and can’t talk to any other service, you’re just handcuffing yourself; your family won’t actually want to use it.
Because this is SelfHosted and hosting services yourself is cool?
Some people have very legitimate reasons to want a secure private communication platform, and others are just enthusiastic nerds who do it for fun.
For messaging, why not choose a secure messaging app like Signal. I get that it’s not self-host, but sometimes self-hosting stuff is harder than using a reputable existing solution, much like email.
Edit: I say this as someone who self-hosts everything, I’ve tried running my own Matrix server, too.
Sure, but without any requirements it’s hard to recommend anything. If you self-host something that’s less reliable and has fewer features and can’t talk to any other service, you’re just handcuffing yourself; your family won’t actually want to use it.