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Looking for a Communication / Chat Alternative?
Meet Chitchatter

Peer-to-peer chat app that is serverless, decentralized, and ephemeral.

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See how much you could save by switching from Communication / Chat to Chitchatter

25 users
1 user500 users
$

Average Communication / Chat pricing is ~$15/user/month

Communication / Chat Annual
$0
Self-Hosted Annual
$0
Your Annual Savings
$0
Save 99% annually

5-Year Projected Savings

$0

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Communication / Chat vs Chitchatter: Feature Comparison

Feature
Communication / Chat
Paid SaaS
Chitchatter
Open Source
Monthly CostPer-user pricingFree (hosting only)
Data Ownership
Privacy Control
Self-Hosted Option
No Vendor Lock-in
Source Code Access
CustomizableLimitedFully
Automatic UpdatesManual
Managed Infrastructure
Official SupportCommunity
Repository Insights

Community activity and technical details from the Chitchatter repository

License

GNU General Public License v2.0

Open source license for commercial use

Forks

349

Community-maintained copies

Primary Languages

TypeScript
95%
JavaScript
4%
HTML
1%

Top Contributors

#1

jeremyckahn

545 commits

#2

dependabot[bot]

51 commits

#3

Audiosutras

2 commits

Why Switch from Communication / Chat to Chitchatter?

Complete Data Ownership

Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access, no data mining, and full compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

No Per-User Pricing

Pay only for hosting (~$5-20/month), regardless of team size. Add unlimited users without increasing your costs.

Full Customization

Access the source code and customize Chitchatter to fit your exact workflow. No feature limitations or paywalls.

No Vendor Lock-in

Export your data anytime. Move between hosting providers freely. Your business isn't dependent on a single vendor.

Technical Specs
GitHub Stars2.2k
2w ago
Docker ReadyManual Setup
CategorySlack / Discord
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