SimpleX Chat
Chat & CommunicationPrivate messenger without any user identifiers
Replaces Signal, WhatsApp
24 self-hosted WhatsApp alternatives
WhatsApp is Meta's widely used proprietary messaging app offering encrypted text, voice, and video communication. It is a consumer-focused service. These open-source apps let you replace WhatsApp with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted WhatsApp alternatives
Tinode
Matrix & XMPPOpen-source instant messaging server
Replaces WhatsApp, Slack
Berty
Chat & CommunicationPeer-to-peer messaging app that works offline
Replaces WhatsApp, Signal
ejabberd
Matrix & XMPPRobust, scalable XMPP messaging server
Replaces Slack, WhatsApp
qTox
Chat & CommunicationPeer-to-peer encrypted messaging and calls over Tox
Replaces Skype, WhatsApp
Synapse
Matrix & XMPPReference homeserver for the Matrix network
Replaces Slack, Discord
FluffyChat
Matrix & XMPPCute, cross-platform Matrix messenger
Replaces WhatsApp, Telegram
Quicksy Bridge
Chat & CommunicationXMPP gateway providing phone-number based messaging
Replaces WhatsApp, Signal
MongooseIM
Matrix & XMPPScalable, robust XMPP messaging platform
Replaces Slack, WhatsApp
Toxic
Chat & CommunicationTerminal-based client for the Tox messaging network
Replaces Skype, WhatsApp
Syphon
Matrix & XMPPPrivacy-focused Matrix client built with Flutter
Replaces WhatsApp, Discord
Delta Chat
Chat & CommunicationDecentralized messenger built on top of email
Replaces WhatsApp, Signal
Element X
Matrix & XMPPNext-generation fast Matrix client for mobile
Replaces WhatsApp, Signal
Briar
Chat & CommunicationPeer-to-peer encrypted messaging that works offline
Replaces Signal, WhatsApp
Session
Chat & CommunicationOnion-routed private messenger with no phone number
Replaces Signal, WhatsApp
Chatmail Relay
Chat & CommunicationMinimal email server tuned for Delta Chat messaging
Replaces WhatsApp, Signal
Chatmail
Mail ServersMinimal, instant-onboarding mail server for Delta Chat
Replaces WhatsApp
SchildiChat
Matrix & XMPPElement-based Matrix client with extra usability tweaks
Replaces Slack, WhatsApp
Snikket
Social NetworksEasy self-hosted XMPP chat for groups
Replaces WhatsApp, Signal
Tigase XMPP Server
Matrix & XMPPHighly scalable XMPP/Jabber messaging server
Replaces Slack, WhatsApp
Wesh Network
Chat & CommunicationP2P encrypted messaging protocol toolkit
Replaces Signal, WhatsApp
Metronome IM
Matrix & XMPPLightweight, fork-based XMPP communication server
Replaces Slack, WhatsApp
Monocles Chat
Matrix & XMPPPrivacy-focused XMPP messenger for Android
Replaces WhatsApp, Signal
Jami
Chat & CommunicationFully distributed, peer-to-peer encrypted communication
Replaces Skype, Zoom
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Compare WhatsApp alternatives
- Berty vs Briar
- Berty vs Chatmail
- Berty vs Metronome IM
- Berty vs Toxic
- Berty vs Element X
- Berty vs Chatmail Relay
- Berty vs Delta Chat
- Berty vs ejabberd
- Berty vs FluffyChat
- Berty vs Jami
- Berty vs Tinode
- Berty vs MongooseIM
- Berty vs Quicksy Bridge
- Berty vs SchildiChat
- Berty vs Session
- Berty vs SimpleX Chat
- Berty vs Snikket
- Berty vs Monocles Chat
- Berty vs Synapse
- Berty vs Syphon
- Berty vs Tigase XMPP Server
- Berty vs qTox
- Berty vs Wesh Network
- Briar vs Chatmail
- Briar vs Metronome IM
- Briar vs Toxic
- Briar vs Element X
- Briar vs Chatmail Relay
- Briar vs Delta Chat
- Briar vs ejabberd
- Briar vs FluffyChat
- Briar vs Tinode
- Briar vs MongooseIM
- Briar vs Quicksy Bridge
- Briar vs SchildiChat
- Briar vs Session
- Briar vs SimpleX Chat
- Briar vs Snikket
- Briar vs Monocles Chat
- Briar vs Synapse
Switching from WhatsApp
Moving off WhatsApp 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.