Open Source Team Chat & Messaging Tools using GitHub
A curated collection of the best open source platforms for real-time team messaging, with channels, direct messages, threads, file sharing, and app integrations. using GitHub.
Team chat with email, tasks, and docs in one workspace
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7 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Team chat app with inline threads, mention-based sharing, a unified inbox for chat and email, and an AI agent that works across your full workspace.
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Team chat, project management, and AI agents in one place
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Stars growing over the last 30 days36,420Last commit
8 hours agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Workspace that combines team chat, project planning, and git management with AI agents that collaborate alongside your team on shared context.
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Open source messaging with privacy and community focus
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10,650Last commit
7 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Free, open-source instant messaging and VoIP platform with full Markdown support, voice/video calls, moderation tools, and self-hosting options for communities.
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Self-hosted group chat without recurring subscription fees
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Stars growing over the last 30 days4,801Last commit
8 hours agoLicense
MIT
Install your own group chat system with @mentions, DMs, and mobile support. One-time purchase, no monthly fees. Includes full source code for customization.
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Serverless team chat over Tor, no phone number needed
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2,659Last commit
6 days agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Quiet is a peer-to-peer messaging app that syncs messages directly between devices over Tor, with no central server, no phone number required, and no metadata leaks.
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Create custom spaces to chat, game, and connect globally
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Stars growing over the last 30 days2,012Last commit
23 hours agoLicense
MIT
Build your own community space for gaming, chatting, and hanging out with friends worldwide. Customize your environment for the perfect social experience.
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Transform team email into efficient collaborative workflows
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1,760Last commit
9 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Streamline team communication with shared inboxes, unlimited email addresses, and customizable workflows. Perfect for modern businesses seeking organized email management.
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Messaging SDK with AI agents for web, iOS, and Android
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551Last commit
2 days agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Build branded chat apps with AI agents, group messaging, document exchange, and digital wallets using React and React Native components.
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Openlane – Open-source, developer-first platform for automated compliance, risk management, and built-in Trust Center.
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