Chatto AlternativesVideo Calling & Encrypted Chat Apps like Chatto

Apps similar to Chatto include Element, which is open source and free for personal use. Other options are Discord, Fluxer, Stoat Chat and Commet. You can choose from more than 10 Group Chat Apps like Chatto for Windows, Linux, Mac, the web and Android.

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  1. Element icon
     851 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    370 Element alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Cloudron
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  2. Discord icon
     1171 likes

    An integrated platform for text and voice communications. Offers tailored channels for different topics, customizable moderation tools, low latency for fluency, and managed user roles for optimal community facilitation.

    259 Discord alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Meta Quest
    • Debian
    • Ubuntu
    • Linux Mint
    • Fedora
    • US flagUnited States
    Desktop UI
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  3. Fluxer icon
     57 likes

    Free and open-source instant messaging and VoIP platform with private DMs, group chats, markdown, file sharing, video calls, screen sharing, moderation tools, quick search, custom emojis, CSS themes, AGPLv3 self-hosting, and multi-device access.

    40 Fluxer alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  4. Stoat Chat icon
     146 likes

    Instant messaging platform supporting text and voice channels, live video calls, secure screen sharing, private group chats, customizable permissions, moderation tools, bot integration, privacy-focused design, open-source development, and cross-platform use.

    92 Stoat Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Rust
    • F-Droid
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  5. Commet icon
     9 likes

    Commet is a client for Matrix focused on providing a feature rich experience while maintaining a simple interface. The goal is to build a secure, privacy respecting app without compromising on the features you have come to expect from a modern chat client.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flatpak
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  6. Cinny icon
     25 likes

    Matrix client supporting decentralized, secure chats with end-to-end encryption, open-source development, organized navigation for channels and DMs, minimal clutter, adaptive elegant interface, calm visuals, and continuous feature updates for private, modern messaging.

    39 Cinny alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
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  7. nvira icon
     7 likes

    Free, browser-accessed community platform with real-time text chat, voice and video calls, topic channels, encrypted direct messages and files, easy email sign-up, member and staff controls, invite links, moderator audit log, and full privacy settings.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. A free and open-source peer-to-peer chat app for private messaging, voice calls and screen sharing over WebRTC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
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  9. Self-hosted, open-source Discord alternative: voice, HD video, screen share up to 4K/120fps, and server-to-server federation. TypeScript, AGPL-3.0.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
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  10. CyberCord icon
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    CyberCord is a self-hosted room platform that runs in a single container from a single self-contained binary. docker run it, open the URL, claim it — that's the whole setup. It serves its own interface to desktop and mobile browsers, offers optional native desktop clients...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Mac
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  11. Iris Chat icon
     Like

    Iris Chat is a private messaging app for direct and group chats. Your secret key and message history stay on your devices, and encrypted messages move through message servers you choose.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Online
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