1 self-hosted Synapse alternatives

Synapse is a popular proprietary tool in the matrix & xmpp space. These open-source apps let you replace Synapse with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted Synapse alternatives

Medium

bare-metal

Tuwunel

Matrix & XMPP

Simple, fast and reliable chat server powered by Matrix based on

Replaces Conduit, Dendrite

★ 2.4k Medium setup Apache-2.0

Switching from Synapse

Moving off Synapse 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.