Discord alternative

WIP

in progress: Roomy https://a.weird.one/ (using AtProto and ActivityPub) alpha: Sharkord https://sharkord.com/

ActivityPub protocol? MLS layer?

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  1. Matrix-client

    Matrix (https://alternativeto.net/software/matrix-org/about/) is an open protocol for decentralized, encrypted messaging.

  2. Element icon

    Element

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    A secure collaboration app with end-to-end encryption and interoperability across web, desktop, and mobile. Includes chat, voice, and video calls.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
    Collaboration widgets
    Collaboration and screen sharing
    +1
    Connect with other apps
  3. Cinny icon

    Cinny

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    Has interface similar to Discord, not as featureful as other Matrix client.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Cinny screenshot 1
    Cinny screenshot 1
    Cinny screenshot 2
    +1
    Cinny screenshot 3

  5. XMPP-client

    XMPP protocol is an living open standard for communications.

    For feature supported and which client implements them, check: https://xmpp.org/extensions/ Full list of software: https://xmpp.org/software/

    https://alternativeto.net/software/xmpp/

  7. Nostr-client

  9. FOSS, non-decentralized, self-host option

  11. Nerimity icon

    Nerimity

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    Discord-clone, community-funded

    no screensharing, video, or audio.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    Profile Interface [PC - 2025]
    Messages View [PC - 2025]
    Server Discovery [PC - 2025]
    +2
    Server Settings [PC - 2025]
  12. Spacebar icon

    Spacebar

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    reverse engineering and reimplementation of Discord compatible with Discord API(?)

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Spacebar screenshot 1
    Spacebar screenshot 1
  13. Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

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    more like Slack alternative for corporate usage

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    Mattermost screenshot 1
    Mattermost screenshot 1
    Mattermost screenshot 2
    +1
    Mattermost screenshot 3
  15. Zulip icon

    Zulip

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    Slack-alternative, more suitable for organization or large-scale communities.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    Zulip screenshot 1
    Zulip screenshot 1
    Zulip screenshot 2
    +4
    Zulip screenshot 3
  16. Mumble icon

    Mumble

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    if all you care is voice

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    Client (Mumble 1.3.0)
    Connected to a Server (Mumble 1.3.0)
    Public Server List (Mumble 1.3.0)
    +8
    Mumble 1.2.3 Release Candidate – some users in different channels

  17. FOSS, controlled network

  18. Stoat Chat icon

    Stoat Chat

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    Arguably the most popular Discord-alternative

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Rust
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    Stoat Chat screenshot 1
    User settings page, on "Appearance" tab
    Server view
    +3
    Home page of the app

  20. proprietary, self-host okay

  21. TeamSpeak icon

    TeamSpeak

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    Has its own design approach, might confuse new users in terms of interface Better voice chat than discord

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Cloudron
    TeamSpeak screenshot 1
    TeamSpeak screenshot 1
    TeamSpeak screenshot 2
    +1
    TeamSpeak screenshot 3

  22. Proprietary, centralized

  23. Steam icon

    Steam

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    This entry refering to Steam Chat

    Usable for casual gaming session, no advance community features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    • Snapcraft
    Steam Store
    Steam Community
    Library
    +1
    Big Picture Mode

Comments

Darlene Sonalder
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There is also built-in Discord features directly into Steam icon Steam I think it's worth mentioning in the list.

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cel

Ah yeah, forget about that one! Added and thank you!

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