Self-hosted Team Chat & Messaging Tools
A curated collection of the best self-hosted platforms for real-time team messaging, with channels, direct messages, threads, file sharing, and app integrations..
Team chat, project management, and AI agents in one place
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3 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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Self-hosted team messaging with voice, video, and AI
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46,516Last commit
1 day agoLicense
MIT
Open source communication platform combining messaging, voice, video, and AI for organizations that need full data control, air-gapped deployments, and zero-trust security.
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Secure collaboration platform for mission-critical work
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39,613Last commit
12 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Mattermost provides a flexible, open-source platform for secure team collaboration, designed for organizations with strict security and privacy requirements.
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Organized team chat for distributed teams
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26,234Last commit
2 days agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Zulip is an open-source team chat app that uses threaded conversations to keep communication organized and efficient for teams of all sizes.
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Open source messaging with privacy and community focus
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10,893Last commit
3 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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Secure, decentralized messaging for teams and individuals
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13,660Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open-source platform for encrypted communication, file sharing, and collaboration based on the Matrix protocol.
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Self-hosted group chat without recurring subscription fees
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4,835Last commit
4 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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Group chat for friends and communities, without the baggage
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3,468Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Unknown
Self-hostable group chat with servers, channels, voice, and moderation tools. No ads, no data mining, built under EU privacy law.
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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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Team chat with native GitHub and Linear integrations
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738Last commit
6 hours agoLicense
FSL-1.1-ALv2
Team chat for developers with threads, full-text search, keyboard-first navigation, GitHub and Linear previews, desktop apps, and message sync with Slack and Discord.
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Secure open source messaging for professional teams
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174Last commit
6 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Free Matrix-based messenger with end-to-end encryption, multi-platform bridges, and on-premise deployment. Connect across 30+ networks securely.
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Postiz – The All-in-One agentic social media scheduling tool
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