Open Source Alternatives to Discord
3 free, open source replacements for Discord. Self-hostable, transparent, and community-driven.
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Element✓ Verified★ 11K
Secure decentralized messenger built on Matrix. End-to-end encrypted group chat and calls.
Alt: Slack, Discord, Teams
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Rocket.Chat✓ Verified★ 41K
Open source team communication platform. Messages, video calls, file sharing, and omnichannel.
Alt: Slack, Teams, Discord
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Mattermost✓ Verified★ 31K
Secure team collaboration platform. Channels, threads, integrations, and playbooks.
Alt: Slack, Teams
Why switch from Discord?
Switching to an open source alternative to Discord gives you full control over your data, eliminates vendor lock-in, and often reduces costs. These projects are maintained by active communities and can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure for maximum privacy and customization.