Self-Hosted HipChat Alternatives

There are many alternatives to HipChat as a self-hosted solution and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Self-Hosted alternative is Matrix, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to HipChat and 13 are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to HipChat are Zulip, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat and Let's Chat.

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  1. Matrix icon
     399 likes

    Open standard protocol enabling decentralized, encrypted instant messaging, VoIP signaling, IoT device connectivity, and persistent data management across federated servers without central control or single points of failure, bridging communication platforms.

    179 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
     
  2. Zulip icon
     269 likes

    Threaded group conversations combine live and asynchronous messaging, separating topics for organized collaboration, supporting open-source, cloud, and self-hosted deployments, secure communication with encryption, and multi-platform access for diverse teams.

    235 Zulip alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Mattermost icon
     254 likes

    Self-hosted collaboration platform featuring chat, workflow automation, voice and video calling, screen sharing, AI capabilities, broad third-party integration support, cross-platform apps, compatibility with Slack imports, and flexible deployment options for secure team communication.

    138 Mattermost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
     
  4. Rocket.Chat icon
     160 likes

    Open-source chat server supporting real-time group, direct, and private messaging, video calls, file sharing, helpdesk chat, API integrations, desktop notifications, emojis, LDAP authentication, cross-platform apps, and customizable extensions for teams.

    149 Rocket.Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
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  5. Let's Chat icon
     38 likes

    Self-hosted chat for small teams.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Hack Chat icon
     22 likes

    hack.chat is a minimal, distraction-free chat application. Channels are created and joined by going to https://hack.chat/?your-channel. There are no channel lists, so a secret channel name can be used for private discussions.

    Source code : https://github.com/hack-chat/main.

    42 Hack Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Private and Secure Instant Messenger for Office designed specifically for keeping remote employees and multiple offices in sync.

    "Give your team the freedom to chat, talk, share and interact together from anywhere, on any devices" by using it.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. MyChat icon
     2 likes

    MyChat is an instant messenger that works in LAN and over the Internet. Reliable in slow connections. Do not require too many system resources. The program has its own server where a user control everything happening in the chat.

    38 MyChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Weavy icon
     1 like

    Add contextual activity feeds, chat, and secure file sharing directly into your apps to increase user engagement, improve in-app retention, and reduce customer churn.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • .NET Framework
     
  10. Zangi for Business is a secure communication platform that offers top-level security technologies to ensure data security.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. dirc icon
     7 likes

    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:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
     
  12. ArrowChat icon
     1 like

    ArrowChat is a self-hosted live chat software based on PHP script and jQuery. It is placed at the bottom of your website similar to Messenger . The chat integrates right into your existing website using your existing usernames...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
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