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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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 May 12, 2025
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  1. PeerSuite icon

    PeerSuite

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    PeerSuite is an open source, decentralized, private alternative to apps like Discord or Slack. All data is sent only between clients through encrypted WebRTC channels.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  WebRTC

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  2. VoxShare icon

    VoxShare

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    VoxShare is a simple Python-based push-to-talk multicast voice chat application with a sleek modern GUI built using CustomTkinter.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • KZ flagKazakhstan

    Platforms

    • Python
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    VoxShare screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Voice Chat
    3.  Push to talk
    4.  Opus codec support
    5.  Python-based

    VoxShare VS Discord

     
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    Peer Calls

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    Make video calls to anybody in the world with a private connection. Share the conversation by sharing url.

    86 Peer Calls alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Peer Calls screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  WebRTC
    4.  Clipboard monitoring
    5.  Peer-To-Peer

    Peer Calls VS Discord

     
  5. WorkLand icon

    WorkLand

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    WorkLand is a metaverse for tech teams. Team members can gather in WorkLand, manage projects, track tasks and get work done. WorkLand also features a break room.

    31 WorkLand alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    WorkLand screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from December 2021.

    WorkLand Features

    1.  Video Conferencing
    2.  Remote Work

    WorkLand VS Discord

     
  6. Semaphor icon

    Semaphor

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    Zero Knowledge, end-to-end encrypted collaboration tool for teams and businesses. Reviewable source code. Python wrapper for bots & integrations. Encryption white paper. Native offline mode. Faster file-sharing. Built for enterprise.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Semaphor screenshot 1

    Semaphor Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Multiple Servers
    5.  Mobile friendly
    6.  Blockchain
    7.  Integrated File Sharing

    Semaphor VS Discord

     
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    Videolify

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    Start your next video call with a single click. No download, plug-in or login required. Just get straight to talking, messaging and sharing your screen.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Firefox
    Videolify screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The official website is unavailable, and the latest update is from April 2023.

    Videolify Features

    1.  WebRTC
    2.  Video Conferencing
    3.  Peer-To-Peer

    Videolify VS Discord

     
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    bindr

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    Study with new people or create a study session with your friends.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    bindr VS Discord

     
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