Categories/Team Chat

Open Source Team Chat Apps

Discover the best open source team chat apps for real-time communication, collaboration, and project management. Enhance your team's productivity!

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Ruby
44%
MIT
74

Campfire

Team Chat · Collaboration · File Storage

4,399

Self-hosted, single-tenant group chat with real-time rooms, direct messages, Web Push, and file sharing — no subscriptions, no external services.

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Campfire

MIT
747
Forks
11 months
Age
Built with
Ruby44%
HTML24%
JavaScript18%
Updated 1 weeks ago
TypeScript
52%
Other
89

Cap

Team Chat · Video Conferencing

19,960

Open source Loom alternative with GPU-accelerated recording, instant share links, AI summaries, and full self-hosting via Docker Compose.

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Cap

Other
1,669
Forks
2.6 years
Age
Built with
TypeScript52%
Rust44%
Updated 2 days ago
TypeScript
99%
Apache 2.0
49

Colanode

Knowledge Management · Team Chat · Collaboration

4,955

Local-first, self-hosted workspace that combines real-time chat, Notion-style pages, and structured databases — all synced via CRDTs so you work offline without losing a keystroke.

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Colanode

Apache 2.0
307
Forks
1.9 years
Age
Built with
TypeScript99%
Updated 3 months ago
TypeScript
94%
AGPL 3.0
96

Element Web

Team Chat · Collaboration

13,260

A polished, self-hostable Matrix client for secure, decentralized messaging and collaboration that puts your organization in full control of its data.

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Element Web

AGPL 3.0
2,675
Forks
11 years
Age
Built with
TypeScript94%
Updated 2 days ago
TypeScript
61%
EPL-2.0
91

Huly Platform

Project Management · Team Chat · Collaboration

26,464

Open-source all-in-one workspace that replaces Linear, Jira, Slack, and Notion for product and engineering teams.

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Huly Platform

EPL-2.0
1,974
Forks
4.9 years
Age
Built with
TypeScript61%
Svelte34%
Updated yesterday
TypeScript
75%
Apache 2.0
95

Jitsi Meet

Team Chat · Collaboration · Video Conferencing

29,542

Open-source, end-to-end encrypted video conferencing you can self-host or embed into any web or mobile app.

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Jitsi Meet

Apache 2.0
7,949
Forks
12.6 years
Age
Built with
TypeScript75%
Updated 3 days ago
Go
97%
MIT
82

cli

Developer Tools · Team Chat

15,110

The official Lark/Feishu CLI tool built for both humans and AI agents, delivering 200+ commands and 26 AI agent skills across 18 business domains from messaging and calendar to docs, sheets, and approvals.

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cli

MIT
1,043
Forks
3 months
Age
Built with
Go97%
Updated yesterday
TypeScript
50%
Other
96

Mattermost

Team Chat · Collaboration · Devops

38,324

Open core, self-hosted team collaboration with chat, AI agents, voice calling, and deep DevOps integrations — all under your control.

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Mattermost

Other
8,803
Forks
11.1 years
Age
Built with
TypeScript50%
Go40%
Updated 2 days ago
TypeScript
94%
Other
96

Rocket.Chat

Team Chat

45,753

The secure, self-hosted team communications platform for organizations that cannot compromise on data sovereignty.

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Rocket.Chat

Other
13,711
Forks
11.1 years
Age
Built with
TypeScript94%
Updated yesterday
AGPL 3.0
47

Spacebar

Team Chat · Community

6,678

A free, self-hostable Discord-compatible platform giving you full control over your chat, voice, and video community.

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Spacebar

AGPL 3.0
223
Forks
5.4 years
Age
Updated 2 months ago
Dart
91%
AGPL 3.0
88

Twake Chat

Team Chat · Collaboration

161

Open-source Flutter Matrix client with federated identity lookup, Vodozemac E2EE, and enterprise white-labeling for decentralized team communication.

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Twake Chat

AGPL 3.0
45
Forks
3.3 years
Age
Built with
Dart91%
Updated 3 days ago
TypeScript
95%
GPL 3.0
93

Wire

Team Chat · Video Conferencing · Collaboration

1,189

Open source end-to-end encrypted messaging for teams and enterprises — self-host for complete control over your communications and data.

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Wire

GPL 3.0
305
Forks
10 years
Age
Built with
TypeScript95%
Updated 2 days ago
Python
57%
Apache 2.0
96

Zulip

Team Chat

25,442

Topic-based team chat that brings the structure of email threads to real-time messaging, so distributed teams never lose context across hundreds of concurrent conversations.

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Zulip

Apache 2.0
9,927
Forks
10.8 years
Age
Built with
Python57%
TypeScript19%
Updated yesterday

About Team Chat

Team Chat platforms are essential for modern organizations, providing a centralized hub for instant messaging, file sharing, and project discussions. These solutions go beyond basic chat functionality to streamline workflows and improve team productivity.

Typical features include direct messaging, public channels organized by topic, thread replies for focused conversations, and robust search capabilities to quickly find information. Many platforms also offer advanced functionalities like video conferencing, screen sharing, and integrations with other development tools.

The value of a Team Chat solution lies in its ability to reduce email overload, accelerate decision-making, and foster a more connected team environment. They are crucial for remote teams, distributed organizations, and any group needing quick and efficient communication. Furthermore, open-source options provide greater control over data privacy and customization to suit specific organizational needs.

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