Open Source Snapchat Alternatives

The best open source alternative to Snapchat is Signal. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Snapchat and many of them are open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Snapchat are Pixelfed, SimpleX Chat, Wire and Molly.

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  1. Wisaw icon
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    This is the most minimalistic social sharing possible, yet, it's probably the most relevant one as well. It's relevant in time and space. You only see what may potentially matter to you. You do not choose what you see.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Good alternative?
     
  2. At this point in the digital world, our personal digital metadata – not just our messages, but data about who talks to whom, when, and where – has been marketed, auctioned, and monetized hundreds of thousands of times over.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  3. Retro AIM Server is an instant messaging server that revives AOL Instant Messenger (and ICQ!) clients from the 2000s.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. twonly icon
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    twonly is a photo-sharing app for friends. You can send quick photos and videos that expire, post stories, keep Memories and share your location. Everything is end-to-end encrypted with the Signal protocol. The app has no ads and no ad tracking.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Good alternative?
     
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