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Open-source Discord alternatives

3 self-hostable options to consider

Replace Discord with an open-source tool you can host and control. Compare features, licenses, and community activity below.

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The best open-source Discord alternatives are Zulip, Element, and Chatto. All 3 are free, open source, and self-hostable — compare their features, licenses, and GitHub activity below.

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Zulip

Alternative to Slack, Discord

Threaded team chat that scales with focus.

Open SourceApache 2.022K
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Element

Alternative to Slack, Discord

Secure, decentralized chat on Matrix.

Open SourceAGPL 3.012K
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Chatto

Alternative to Slack, Microsoft Teams

Self-hostable team & community chat.

Open SourceAGPL 3.0896

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