YaPChat Alternatives

Apps similar to YaPChat include Element, which is open source and free for personal use. Other options are Discord, Matrix, Stoat Chat and Tox. You can choose from more than 10 Group Chat Apps like YaPChat for Mac, Linux, Windows, Android and iPhone.

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  1. Element icon

    Element

     846 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.

    363 Element alternatives

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

    Discord

     1165 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.

    251 Discord alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • Meta Quest
    • Debian
    • Ubuntu
    • Linux Mint
    • Fedora
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    Desktop UI
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  4. Matrix icon

    Matrix

     421 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.

    204 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Main Page
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  5. Stoat Chat icon

    Stoat Chat

     145 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.

    88 Stoat Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Rust
    • F-Droid
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Stoat Chat screenshot 1
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  6. Tox icon

    Tox

     572 likes

    With the rise of widespread government monitoring programs, Tox is an easy to use application that allows you to connect with friends and loved ones without anyone else listening in.

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    • Mac
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    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
    The Universal Tox Client. A Tox client that runs on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, FreeBSD & the web. Written in JS using React & React Native / electron.
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  8. Mumble icon

    Mumble

     497 likes

    Free, open source voice chat featuring low-latency, high quality audio, secure encrypted communication, self-hosting options, in-game overlays, positional audio, scripting support, low resource usage, and robust user permission controls for gaming and collaboration.

    80 Mumble alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Client (Mumble 1.3.0)
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  9. Slack icon

    Slack

     887 likes

    Offers unified communication for teams with advanced real-time messaging, contextual features, versatile chat tools, and organized conversations in dedicated channels with integrated file sharing on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms for enhanced productivity.

    273 Slack alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Electron
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
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  10. Zulip icon

    Zulip

     277 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.

    256 Zulip alternatives

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    • BSD
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    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
    Zulip screenshot 1
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  11. Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

     257 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.

    155 Mattermost alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • US flagUnited States
    Mattermost screenshot 1
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  12. TeamSpeak icon

    TeamSpeak

     217 likes

    Embrace lag-free, secure voice chats with TeamSpeak, offering cross-platform compatibility and low CPU usage. Enjoy advanced audio controls, push-to-talk, in-game overlay, and security-focused privacy features, tailored for gamers seeking seamless communication.

    87 TeamSpeak alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Cloudron
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    TeamSpeak screenshot 1
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  13. Quiet Chat icon

    Quiet Chat

     23 likes

    Peer-to-peer group chatting over Tor and IPFS, with local-first encrypted messaging and no central servers, offers privacy-focused decentralized collaboration for teams, supporting desktop and mobile. FOSS, open to contributors, and avoids surveillance-based tracking.

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    • US flagUnited States
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  14. Spacebar icon

    Spacebar

     26 likes

    Open source group chat, voice, and video platform with self-hostable private servers, Discord compatibility, extensible plugin and theme system, end-to-end encryption, support for multiple instances, and community-driven development offering high flexibility.

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Global
    Spacebar screenshot 1
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