Open Source Discord Alternatives

The best open source alternative to Discord is Element. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Discord and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Discord are Mumble, Tox, Revolt and Jami.

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Discord alternatives are mainly Group Chat Apps, but if you're looking for Instant Messengers or Video Calling Apps you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Discord.
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A versatile platform for text and voice communication, featuring topic-specific channels, customizable moderation, and smooth low latency interactions.

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Discord alternatives page was last updated Feb 16, 2025
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  1. Simphone icon

    Simphone

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    Secure and private open source peer-to-peer Instant Messenger.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • NetBSD

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  AES-256 Encryption
    4.  VoiP Calls
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Portable
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Audio Calling
    11.  Encrypted VoIP calls
    12. Tor icon  Support for TOR

    Simphone VS Discord

     
  2. Pensil icon

    Pensil

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    Pensil is a community building platform that brings together members, engaging discussion & live events for brands and creators.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Build personalised community experience for your members on web, android & iOS.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  No registration required
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Dark Mode
    6. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  Multiple Account support
    9.  Online community platform
    10.  Live calls
    11.  Community-based
    12.  Webinar

    Pensil VS Discord

     
  4. dirc icon

    dirc

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    Dirc is a peer-to-peer web application which uses WebRTC to set up connections between chat participants without requiring a back-end server. The static files can be self-hosted. Other features:

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
    dirc screenshot 1

    dirc Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  IRC

    dirc VS Discord

     
  5. Prose Messaging icon

    Prose Messaging

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    Prose is a distributed, open-source, and native platform for workplace communication.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • YunoHost
    • Docker
    Prose Messaging screenshot 1

    Prose Messaging Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Xmpp
    3.  Third party integrations
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Integrated Search
    6.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    7.  Chat history
    8.  Audio Calling

    Prose Messaging VS Discord

     
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    Keychat

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    • Senders send messages stamped with Bitcoin ecash to Nostr relays. The Nostr relays collect the Bitcoin ecash, then deliver messages to receivers.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Keychat screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for @mentions
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No registration required
    8.  End-to-End Encryption

    Keychat VS Discord

     
  7. Linen icon

    Linen

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    Linen is a Google-searchable community chat tool. Linen was built as an alternative to closed tools like Slack and Discord.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    Linen screenshot 1

    Linen VS Discord

     
  9. 0xchat icon

    0xchat

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    0xchat is a secure chat app built on the Nostr protocol. It prioritizes security, featuring private key login, encrypted private chats and contacts, encrypted group chats.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • BSD
    0xchat screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for @mentions
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required

    0xchat VS Discord

     
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