Tinode
Matrix & XMPPOpen-source instant messaging server
Replaces WhatsApp, Slack
Best Docker Matrix & XMPP for self-hosting
The 26 best Docker matrix & xmpp you can self-host, ranked by community traction.
Element Web
Matrix & XMPPGlossy Matrix client for the web and desktop
Replaces Slack, Discord
ejabberd
Matrix & XMPPRobust, scalable XMPP messaging server
Replaces Slack, WhatsApp
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
Openfire
Matrix & XMPPReal-time collaboration XMPP server written in Java
Replaces Slack, Microsoft Teams
Conduit
Matrix & XMPPSimple, fast and reliable Matrix homeserver in Rust
Replaces Slack, Discord
ZNC
Matrix & XMPPAdvanced and flexible IRC bouncer
Replaces IRCCloud
Movim
Matrix & XMPPSocial and chat platform built on XMPP
Replaces Facebook, Slack
MongooseIM
Matrix & XMPPScalable, robust XMPP messaging platform
Replaces Slack, WhatsApp
Convos IRC
Matrix & XMPPAlways-online web IRC client you can self-host
Replaces Slack, IRCCloud
Element Call
Matrix & XMPPEncrypted group video calls on Matrix
Replaces Zoom, Google Meet
Dendrite Lite
Matrix & XMPPSecond-generation Matrix homeserver written in Go
Replaces Slack, Discord
Maubot
Matrix & XMPPPlugin-based bot framework for Matrix chat rooms
Replaces Slack bots
Continuwuity
Matrix & XMPPCommunity-maintained Rust Matrix homeserver
Replaces Slack, Discord
mautrix-signal
Matrix & XMPPBridge connecting Signal messaging to Matrix
Replaces Signal
SchildiChat
Matrix & XMPPElement-based Matrix client with extra usability tweaks
Replaces Slack, WhatsApp
Synapse Admin
Matrix & XMPPWeb admin interface for Synapse Matrix homeservers
Tigase XMPP Server
Matrix & XMPPHighly scalable XMPP/Jabber messaging server
Replaces Slack, WhatsApp
Pantalaimon
Matrix & XMPPEnd-to-end encryption-aware Matrix reverse proxy
Sliding Sync Proxy
Matrix & XMPPStandalone sync proxy enabling fast Matrix clients
Coqui Chat Synapse-MAS
Matrix & XMPPOAuth2 and OIDC authentication service for Matrix
Sygnal
Matrix & XMPPReference push notification gateway for Matrix
Replaces Firebase Cloud Messaging
matrix-corporal
Matrix & XMPPReconciliator and gateway for managed Matrix homeservers
Replaces Slack admin tools
conduwuit
Matrix & XMPPWell-maintained fork of the Conduit Matrix homeserver
Replaces Slack, Discord
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Every option here is open-source and self-hostable, tagged Docker within the matrix & xmpp category. Compare them on the individual app pages for setup difficulty and resource requirements.