Element Web
Matrix & XMPPGlossy Matrix client for the web and desktop
Replaces Slack, Discord
32 self-hosted Discord alternatives
Discord is a popular proprietary communication platform offering text, voice, and video chat organized into servers and channels. It is widely used by communities and gamers. These open-source apps let you replace Discord with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted Discord alternatives
Spectrum
Forums & CommunityOpen-source platform for building online communities
Replaces Discord, Discourse
Mumble
Chat & CommunicationLow-latency, high-quality voice chat application
Replaces Discord, TeamSpeak
Dendrite
Matrix & XMPPSecond-generation Matrix homeserver written in Go
Replaces Slack, Discord
Synapse
Matrix & XMPPReference homeserver for the Matrix network
Replaces Slack, Discord
Cinny
Matrix & XMPPSimple, elegant and secure Matrix client
Replaces Slack, Discord
Ergo
Chat & CommunicationModern IRC server with IRCv3 and bouncer features
Replaces Slack, Discord
Revolt
Team ChatOpen-source chat platform for communities
Replaces Discord
Tox
Chat & CommunicationPeer-to-peer encrypted messaging protocol and core
Replaces Skype, Discord
Nheko
Matrix & XMPPDesktop Matrix client with native Qt interface
Replaces Slack, Discord
Conduit
Matrix & XMPPSimple, fast and reliable Matrix homeserver in Rust
Replaces Slack, Discord
Spacebar
Chat & CommunicationSelf-hostable, open-source Discord-compatible chat backend
Replaces Discord
gomuks
Matrix & XMPPTerminal-based Matrix client written in Go
Replaces Slack, Discord
InspIRCd
Chat & CommunicationModular C++ Internet Relay Chat daemon
Replaces Slack, Discord
Syphon
Matrix & XMPPPrivacy-focused Matrix client built with Flutter
Replaces WhatsApp, Discord
KiwiIRC
Chat & CommunicationHosted-anywhere modern web IRC client
Replaces Slack, Discord
Dendrite Lite
Matrix & XMPPSecond-generation Matrix homeserver written in Go
Replaces Slack, Discord
Bonfire
Chat & CommunicationFederated social networking toolkit for communities
Replaces Facebook Groups, Discord
Fractal
Matrix & XMPPGNOME-native Matrix messaging client
Replaces Slack, Discord
Mumble Web
Chat & CommunicationBrowser-based client for Mumble voice servers
Replaces Discord, TeamSpeak
Continuwuity
Matrix & XMPPCommunity-maintained Rust Matrix homeserver
Replaces Slack, Discord
Miaou
Chat & CommunicationSelf-hosted multi-room chat with markdown and code blocks
Replaces Discord, Slack
UnrealIRCd
Chat & CommunicationHighly configurable open-source IRC server
Replaces Slack, Discord
Construct
Matrix & XMPPHigh-performance Matrix homeserver written in C++
Replaces Slack, Discord
Comm
Chat & CommunicationE2E-encrypted personal-server messaging app
Replaces Discord, Slack
Solanum
Chat & CommunicationIRCv3 server daemon used by Libera.Chat
Replaces Slack, Discord
Charybdis IRCd
Chat & CommunicationIRC server daemon for large networks
Replaces Discord, Slack
ircd-hybrid
Chat & CommunicationLightweight and stable IRC server daemon
Replaces Slack, Discord
Commet
Matrix & XMPPCross-platform Matrix client built with Flutter
Replaces Discord, Slack
ircu2
Chat & CommunicationIRC server daemon used by the Undernet network
Replaces Discord, Slack
Prose
Matrix & XMPPXMPP client for team messaging
Replaces Discord, Facebook Messenger
conduwuit
Matrix & XMPPWell-maintained fork of the Conduit Matrix homeserver
Replaces Slack, Discord
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Compare Discord alternatives
- Charybdis IRCd vs Mumble
- Cinny vs Commet
- Cinny vs Bonfire
- Cinny vs Mumble Web
- Cinny vs Conduit
- Cinny vs conduwuit
- Cinny vs Continuwuity
- Cinny vs Element Web
- Cinny vs Ergo
- Cinny vs Fractal
- Cinny vs gomuks
- Cinny vs InspIRCd
- Cinny vs Mumble
- Cinny vs KiwiIRC
- Cinny vs Dendrite Lite
- Cinny vs Construct
- Cinny vs Dendrite
- Cinny vs Miaou
- Cinny vs Nheko
- Cinny vs Prose
- Cinny vs Revolt
- Cinny vs Spacebar
- Cinny vs Spectrum
- Cinny vs Synapse
- Cinny vs Syphon
- Cinny vs Tox
- Comm vs Mumble
- Commet vs Element Web
- Commet vs Dendrite
- Commet vs Synapse
- Bonfire vs Mumble Web
- Bonfire vs Conduit
- Bonfire vs Continuwuity
- Bonfire vs Element Web
- Bonfire vs Ergo
- Bonfire vs Fractal
- Bonfire vs gomuks
- Bonfire vs InspIRCd
- Bonfire vs Mumble
- Bonfire vs KiwiIRC
Switching from Discord
Moving off Discord means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.