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!

13 apps available

Apps in Team Chat

TypeScript
94%
AGPL 3.0

Element Web

Collaboration · Team Chat

13,609

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

View details
96
Repo Health
83
Technical
64
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 94%
Updated yesterday
TypeScript
73%
Apache 2.0

Jitsi Meet

Collaboration · Team Chat · Video Conferencing

30,130

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

View details
96
Repo Health
85
Technical
67
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 73%
Lua 11%
JavaScript 10%
Updated yesterday
TypeScript
51%
Other

Mattermost

Collaboration · Devops · Team Chat

39,418

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

View details
96
Repo Health
87
Technical
65
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 51%
Go 40%
Updated today
TypeScript
97%
Other

Rocket.Chat

Team Chat

46,304

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

View details
96
Repo Health
79
Technical
63
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 97%
Updated today
Python
57%
Apache 2.0

Zulip

Team Chat

26,102

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.

View details
96
Repo Health
86
Technical
60
Dependency
Built with
Python 57%
TypeScript 19%
JavaScript 11%
Updated yesterday
TypeScript
96%
GPL 3.0

Wire

Collaboration · Team Chat · Video Conferencing

1,192

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

View details
93
Repo Health
8
Technical
68
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 96%
Updated yesterday
TypeScript
62%
EPL-2.0

Huly Platform

Collaboration · Project Management · Team Chat

27,978

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

View details
90
Repo Health
86
Technical
62
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 62%
Svelte 34%
Updated yesterday
Rust
56%
Other

Cap

Team Chat · Video Conferencing

23,609

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

View details
89
Repo Health
81
Technical
64
Dependency
Built with
Rust 56%
TypeScript 38%
Updated today
Dart
89%
AGPL 3.0

Twake Chat

Collaboration · Team Chat

171

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

View details
89
Repo Health
79
Technical
63
Dependency
Built with
Dart 89%
Updated today
Ruby
64%
MIT

Campfire

Collaboration · File Storage · Team Chat

4,801

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

View details
86
Repo Health
64
Technical
0
Dependency
Built with
Ruby 64%
HTML 16%
JavaScript 12%
Updated yesterday
Go
95%
MIT

cli

Developer Tools · Team Chat

17,815

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.

View details
84
Repo Health
83
Technical
75
Dependency
Built with
Go 95%
Updated yesterday
AGPL 3.0

Spacebar

Community · Team Chat

6,720

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

View details
56
Repo Health
72
Technical
0
Dependency
Updated 1 weeks ago
TypeScript
99%
Apache 2.0

Colanode

Collaboration · Knowledge Management · Team Chat

5,170

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.

View details
46
Repo Health
73
Technical
67
Dependency
Built with
TypeScript 99%
Updated 6 months ago

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.

Join founders buildingwith open source

Opinionated takes, migration guides, cost-saving tips, and insights from the open source ecosystem.

Subscribe on Substack
Join 750+ subscribers