{"id":24367,"date":"2023-02-16T06:09:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T11:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/?p=24367"},"modified":"2026-04-13T08:36:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:36:41","slug":"best-self-hosted-chat-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/best-self-hosted-chat-platforms\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Self Hosted Chat Server + Messaging Platforms(2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this article, I have <strong>researched and reviewed<\/strong> the best self-hosted chat platforms for both personal and business communication. Here is my list of the most popular chat platforms for Android, iOS, and the&nbsp;Web that can be hosted on your own servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self-hosted chat servers or software are a set of communication features that are integrated into chat apps and are maintained on a company\u2019s own servers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I\u2019ll give a detailed overview of the top platforms that expert developers prefer to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/build-enterprise-team-chat-app-for-android\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/build-enterprise-team-chat-app-for-android\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">build enterprise-grade chat messengers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-design-style\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Self_Hosted_Messenger_Servers_in_2026\"><\/span>Best Self Hosted Messenger Servers in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"cta-block-listing\">\n<li><a href=\"#mirrorfly\">MirrorFly:<\/a> The Most Developer-friendly Custom Chat SDK<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rocket.chat\">Rocket.Chat:<\/a> The #1 Self hosted Communication Server Software<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#apphitect\">Apphitect:<\/a> Top Self-hosted Real-time Communication Software<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#zulip\">Zulip:<\/a> Secure Instant Messaging Server Software<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#jitst\">Jitsi:<\/a> A Whitelabel Communication Server With Intuitive UI<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#matrix\">Matrix:<\/a> Robust Software With Scalable Real-time Features<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#nextcloud\">NextCloud:<\/a> The Modern Self-hosted Collaboration Tool<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mattermost\">Mattermost:<\/a> The Highly Trusted IM Software For Enterprises<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wire\">Wire:<\/a> The Most Secure &#038; Customizable Instant Messenger<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wicker\">Wickr:<\/a> Easily Custom Instant Messaging Server Software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s look at some of these listed platforms, and check out when they should be used<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"MirrorFly\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_MirrorFly_The_Most_Developer-friendly_Custom_Chat_SDK\"><\/span><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/self-hosted-chat-solution.php?utm_campaign=MirrorFly%20-%20SQL%20Campaign&amp;utm_source=CONTUS&amp;utm_medium=Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">MirrorFly<\/a>: The Most Developer-friendly Custom Chat SDK<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-hosted-chat-app-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"MirrorFly self-hosted instant messaging software\" class=\"wp-image-24391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-hosted-chat-app-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-hosted-chat-app-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-hosted-chat-app-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-hosted-chat-app-150x78.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-hosted-chat-app-1000x523.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-hosted-chat-app.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MirrorFly self-hosted chat server provider website<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Best For:&nbsp;<\/strong>Apps need 100% customization and control of their&nbsp;in app chat features<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MirrorFly is leading in app communication provider that offers feature-rich APIs and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/best-chat-sdk\/\"> Chat SDKs<\/a> for building chat, video and voice calls into apps. As a developer-friendly platform, MirrorFly\u2019s custom, enterprise instant messaging solution is a great fit for both personal and business applications. This allows wider customization and 100% control over your app\u2019s security and hosting infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MirrorFly is a self hosted Instant messaging server for building&nbsp;in app communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows complete customization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The platform is open-source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The API supports cross-platform messaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick and easy to set up&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The APIs adhere to GDPR and&nbsp;HIPAA&nbsp;compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MirrorFly does not support recording video sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not allow create meeting agendas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MirrorFly offers both SaaS and SaaP pricing models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SaaS :<\/strong>&nbsp;Monthly Pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy:&nbsp;<\/strong>Completely FREE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Essentials:<\/strong>&nbsp;Starts at $399\/ 5k users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy:&nbsp;<\/strong>Completely FREE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SaaP :<\/strong>&nbsp;One-Time and perpetual License \/ Life time license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Supported Platforms:&nbsp;<\/strong>Android | iOS | Mac | Windows |&nbsp;Linux<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Deployment Options:<\/strong> Kubernetes, Dockor Swam orchestration, Snaps, heroku, helm-charts &amp; Linux VM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Supported&nbsp;Use cases<\/strong>: Digital Healthcare, E-learning, Gaming, social communities, Financial, E-Commerce&amp;Marketplace, information technology, fitness application<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Supported Languages:&nbsp;<\/strong>Flutter, Java, ReactNative, JavaScript, Kotlin, Swift, React, Angular, Vue.js<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-wrapper-three\">\n<div class=\"left-wrap\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/Mirrorfly\/assets\/images\/cta-thumbnail-image.webp\" class=\"cta-three-thumbnail\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"right-wrap\">\n<summary class=\"heading\">Looking To Build Your Own <span class=\"highlight\"> 100% Customizable Chat, Voice &#038; Video <\/span>Platform?<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"cta-three-wrap\">\n<li> \n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12.99\" height=\"12.99\" viewBox=\"0 0 12.99 12.99\">\n  <path id=\"arrow-down-circle\" d=\"M.812,6.495A5.683,5.683,0,1,1,6.5,12.178,5.683,5.683,0,0,1,.812,6.495Zm12.178,0A6.495,6.495,0,1,0,6.5,12.99,6.495,6.495,0,0,0,12.99,6.495ZM6.9,9.337a.406.406,0,0,1-.812,0v-4.7L4.347,6.376A.406.406,0,1,1,3.772,5.8L6.208,3.366a.406.406,0,0,1,.575,0L9.218,5.8a.406.406,0,1,1-.575.575L6.9,4.633Z\" transform=\"translate(12.99) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#ffcf18\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nComplete Source Code<\/li>\n<li> \n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12.99\" height=\"12.99\" viewBox=\"0 0 12.99 12.99\">\n  <path id=\"arrow-down-circle\" d=\"M.812,6.495A5.683,5.683,0,1,1,6.5,12.178,5.683,5.683,0,0,1,.812,6.495Zm12.178,0A6.495,6.495,0,1,0,6.5,12.99,6.495,6.495,0,0,0,12.99,6.495ZM6.9,9.337a.406.406,0,0,1-.812,0v-4.7L4.347,6.376A.406.406,0,1,1,3.772,5.8L6.208,3.366a.406.406,0,0,1,.575,0L9.218,5.8a.406.406,0,1,1-.575.575L6.9,4.633Z\" transform=\"translate(12.99) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#ffcf18\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nLifetime Data Ownership<\/li>\n<li> \n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12.99\" height=\"12.99\" viewBox=\"0 0 12.99 12.99\">\n  <path id=\"arrow-down-circle\" d=\"M.812,6.495A5.683,5.683,0,1,1,6.5,12.178,5.683,5.683,0,0,1,.812,6.495Zm12.178,0A6.495,6.495,0,1,0,6.5,12.99,6.495,6.495,0,0,0,12.99,6.495ZM6.9,9.337a.406.406,0,0,1-.812,0v-4.7L4.347,6.376A.406.406,0,1,1,3.772,5.8L6.208,3.366a.406.406,0,0,1,.575,0L9.218,5.8a.406.406,0,1,1-.575.575L6.9,4.633Z\" transform=\"translate(12.99) rotate(90)\" fill=\"#ffcf18\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg>\nDeploy on Own Server<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/request-demo.php\" class=\"cta--wrapper-button\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Free Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity custom-seperator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_RocketChat_The_Custom_IM_Service_Built_For_Teams\"><\/span><strong>2. Rocket.Chat: The Custom IM Service Built For Teams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rocket.chat_.jpg\" alt=\"white label Instant Messaging software\n\" class=\"wp-image-29732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rocket.chat_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rocket.chat_-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rocket.chat_-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rocket.chat_-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Rocket.chat_-1000x522.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rocket.chat hosted instant messaging service Gated community<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Best For:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Enterprises and Businesses that focus on effective team communication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rocket.chat\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/rocket.chat\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rocket chat<\/a> is one of the best workplace communication platform, when it comes to team communication and collaboration. It keeps user conversations completely safe with E2E encryption, SSO, 2-factor authentication and OAuth. It offers both a stand alone chat solution and a SaaS solution. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/best-instant-messaging-solutions\/\">custom instant messaging solution<\/a> allows users to download the app along with the docker image and run them on their own cloud servers or premise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides video and audio conferencing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports Multi-platform development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers end-to-end encryption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avails two-factor authentication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports third-party integrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requires technical expertise for set up and maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenges in scalability of features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Community: $0\/user\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enterprise:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$7 \/user\/month (Minimum of 25 users)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$35 \/\/agent\/month (Minimum of 5 agents)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Supported Platforms:<\/strong>&nbsp;Android | iOS | Web | macOS | Windows | Linux<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Supported&nbsp;Use cases<\/strong>: Education, Technology, Finanacial Service, Healthcare, Digital transformation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Apphitect\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Apphitect_Top_Self-hosted_Real-time_Communication_Software\"><\/span><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apphitect.ae\/instant-messaging-solution.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Apphitect<\/a>:&nbsp;Top Self-hosted Real-time Communication Software<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Apphitect-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"Apphitect enterprise chat room software\" class=\"wp-image-25013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Apphitect-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Apphitect-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Apphitect-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Apphitect-150x78.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Apphitect-1000x523.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Apphitect.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Apphitect in-app messaging platform for website application<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Best For:<\/strong>&nbsp;Businesses that prioritize security of their user\u2019s personal information and conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apphitect is a white label&nbsp;instant messaging platform&nbsp;and self hosted chat server that offers video, voice, and messaging features for Android, iOS and website applications. The platform is popularly known for its self-hosted solution that lets you host the instant messaging features on your own cloud\/ premise. Besides, enterprises that are highly conscious about the privacy of their user conversations and account information can confidently opt for the end-to-end encrypted SDKs offered by Apphitect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lets you customize video, voice and chat features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers a complete white-label chat solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protects chats with end-to-end encryption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers user analytics and dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available for a one-time license fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible deployment on your own cloud servers or premises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does not allow unlimited participants in its embed video calls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Supported Platforms:&nbsp;<\/strong>iOS | Android | Web<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Messaging Deployment Methods: AWS, Azure, Linux VM, DigitalOcean, Heroku &amp; docker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Supported&nbsp;Use cases<\/strong>:&nbsp;Telecommunication, Dating, Fitness, Insurance, Banking, telehealth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Supported Languages:&nbsp;<\/strong>JavaScript, Kotlin, Swift, React, Angular, Vue.js, Flutter, Java, ReactNative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e9f2f9\"><strong>What is the Cost of Apphitect Software<\/strong>?<br>One-time License cost: Businesses that prioritize security of their user\u2019s personal information and conversations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Zulip\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Zulip_Secure_Instant_Messaging_Server_Software\"><\/span><strong>4. Zulip:&nbsp;Secure Instant Messaging Server Software<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-managed-chat-api-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"best enterprise web Communication Application\" class=\"wp-image-24392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-managed-chat-api-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-managed-chat-api-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-managed-chat-api-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-managed-chat-api-150x78.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-managed-chat-api-1000x523.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/self-managed-chat-api.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Self-managed real-time video call API for enterprise<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Best For:<\/strong>&nbsp;Business apps that can collaborate with other enterprise apps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zulip is an enterprise chat software that\u2019s a great option for developers looking for open-source solutions to build a full-on communication infrastructure. The platform hosts its features on your own network to give you complete control over its customization and deployment. Among other native chat software, Zulip flaunts its 90+ native integrations, supporting more from Zapier and IFTTT alongside<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zulip avails APIs to build integrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The codes are developer-friendly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renders threading approach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The team messaging from Zulip is open-source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Migration is easy from other chat messengers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The learning curve of Zulip is too steep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides only minimal features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705Zulip offers both cloud and self-hosted Instant Messaging solution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cloud:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free:<\/strong>&nbsp;$0&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard:&nbsp;<\/strong>$6.67\/ user per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Self-hosted:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free:<\/strong>&nbsp;$0&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise:&nbsp;<\/strong>Custom Pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Supported Platforms:<\/strong>&nbsp;Windows | macOS | Linux | Android | iOS&nbsp;| Terminal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Supported&nbsp;Use cases<\/strong>: Business, Education, Research, Events &amp; Conferences, Communities, Open Source Project<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Jitsi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Jitsi_A_Whitelabel_Communication_Server_With_Intuitive_UI\"><\/span><strong>5. Jitsi: A Whitelabel Communication Server With Intuitive UI<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/whitelabel-chat-sdk-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"self hosted messaging apps\" class=\"wp-image-24393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/whitelabel-chat-sdk-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/whitelabel-chat-sdk-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/whitelabel-chat-sdk-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/whitelabel-chat-sdk-150x78.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/whitelabel-chat-sdk-1000x523.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/whitelabel-chat-sdk.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Customizable voice call SDK for telecom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Best For&nbsp;<\/strong>Businesses &amp; Marketplace apps that need responsive chat interfaces&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jitsi&nbsp;is a beautifully designed open-source, self-hosted chat platform with a visually compelling UI and seamlessly high-quality audio and video outputs. Using this WebRTC-compatible platform, you can easily add immersive communication features to your applications. This live chat platform provides 2 different products, namely Jitsi Video bridge and Jitsi Meet which consists of real time communication tools to elevate the interaction facilities within your app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jitsi is an open-source community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protects the audio &amp; video files with encoding &amp; decoding&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It offers the best private chat rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides calls, messaging, video conferencing &amp; file transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers video recording and live streaming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Occasional connectivity issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Pricing:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Supported Platforms:<\/strong>&nbsp;Android | Linux | Web | iOS | Windows | macOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Supported&nbsp;Use cases<\/strong>: On-demand, Transport, Retail, Real Estate, Public Sector<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705<strong>Supported Languages:&nbsp;<\/strong>Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Lua<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"recommended-reading\">\n  <div class=\"recommended-header\"><svg class=\"gW_Lq\" style=\"float: left;width: 166px;\" viewBox=\"0 0 210 190\"><defs><path id=\"e26um264ea\" d=\"M18 0h174c9.941 0 18 8.059 18 18v154c0 9.941-8.059 18-18 18H18c-9.941 0-18-8.059-18-18V18C0 8.059 8.059 0 18 0z\"><\/path><\/defs><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g><g transform=\"translate(-188 -8232) translate(188 8232)\"><mask id=\"pdc13wuw9b\" fill=\"#fff\"><use xlink:href=\"#e26um264ea\"><\/use><\/mask><circle cx=\"63\" cy=\"95\" r=\"147\" fill=\"#06F\" mask=\"url(#pdc13wuw9b)\"><\/circle><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg>\n       <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"122.88\" height=\"101.362\" viewBox=\"0 0 122.88 101.362\" style=\"position: absolute;left: 40px;width: 75px;top: 20px;\">\n       <g id=\"read-book\" transform=\"translate(0 0.002)\">\n         <path id=\"Path_14\" data-name=\"Path 14\" d=\"M12.64,77.27l.31-54.92H6.75V92.23a105.631,105.631,0,0,1,25.68-3.66A72.227,72.227,0,0,1,56.3,92.33a50.968,50.968,0,0,0-16.36-8.88,59.8,59.8,0,0,0-23.66-2.52,3.379,3.379,0,0,1-3.64-3.08,2.81,2.81,0,0,1,0-.58Zm90.98-57.79a4.059,4.059,0,0,1-.04-.51,2.922,2.922,0,0,1,.04-.51V7.34a51.6,51.6,0,0,0-22.86,2.78,31.5,31.5,0,0,0-15.9,12.44V85.9a80.643,80.643,0,0,1,17.58-9.1,50.565,50.565,0,0,1,21.18-3.02V19.48Zm6.75-3.88h9.14a3.372,3.372,0,0,1,3.37,3.37V96.63a3.372,3.372,0,0,1-3.37,3.37,3.28,3.28,0,0,1-1.09-.18c-9.4-2.69-18.74-4.48-27.99-4.54a64.964,64.964,0,0,0-27.08,5.52,3.4,3.4,0,0,1-1.92.56,3.445,3.445,0,0,1-1.92-.56,64.776,64.776,0,0,0-27.08-5.52c-9.25.06-18.58,1.85-27.99,4.54a3.28,3.28,0,0,1-1.09.18A3.352,3.352,0,0,1,0,96.64V18.97A3.372,3.372,0,0,1,3.37,15.6h9.61l.06-11.26a3.366,3.366,0,0,1,2.68-3.28h0a53.466,53.466,0,0,1,29.1,2.23A37.372,37.372,0,0,1,61.61,15.54,39.244,39.244,0,0,1,78.39,3.82a59.114,59.114,0,0,1,29.09-2.8,3.365,3.365,0,0,1,2.88,3.33h0V15.6ZM68.13,91.82a72.556,72.556,0,0,1,22.33-3.26,105.146,105.146,0,0,1,25.68,3.66V22.35h-5.77V77.57A3.372,3.372,0,0,1,107,80.94a3.331,3.331,0,0,1-.78-.09,43.167,43.167,0,0,0-21.51,2.29,75.366,75.366,0,0,0-16.58,8.68ZM58.12,85.25V22.46c-3.53-6.23-9.24-10.4-15.69-12.87A46.533,46.533,0,0,0,19.75,7.18l-.38,66.81a65.191,65.191,0,0,1,22.64,3.06,57.689,57.689,0,0,1,16.11,8.2Z\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>\n       <\/g>\n   <\/svg>\n<\/div>\n   <h3 class=\"has-text-align-center title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_Its_Tips_for_Build_Educational_Tutoring_Apps\"><\/span>Recommended Reading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n   <ul class=\"guide\">\n       <li>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/best-chat-sdk\/\" style=\"float: left;cursor: pointer\">Best 10 Real Time Chat SDKs And Messaging APIs (2026)\n<\/a>\n       <\/li>\n\t   \n\t          <li>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/build-enterprise-team-chat-app\/\" style=\"float: left;  cursor: pointer;\">Build Team Chat App In 2026\n<\/a>\n       <\/li>\n   \n   <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Matrix.org\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Matrixorg_Robust_Software_With_Scalable_Real-time_Features\"><\/span><strong>6. Matrix.org: Robust Software With Scalable Real-time Features<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/on-premises-chat-app-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"matrix white labelled website chat room software\" class=\"wp-image-24390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/on-premises-chat-app-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/on-premises-chat-app-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/on-premises-chat-app-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/on-premises-chat-app-150x78.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/on-premises-chat-app-1000x523.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/on-premises-chat-app.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">white label messaging platform for social and dating<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Best For:&nbsp;<\/strong>App developers building real-time communication features<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matrix.org is the final provider in the list of our top-performing standalone instant messaging software and self hosted messaging app with&nbsp;innovative chat app system design &amp; architecture&nbsp;in the industry. The key highlight of this customizable communication system is &#8211; it uses the Olm and Megolm cryptographic ratchets to protect user conversations across your apps. You can use their RESTful HTTP\/JSON APIs to make features like direct messaging, chat rooms and chatbots for your custom chat app users. This hosted messaging software also adopts the decentralized conversation architecture to copy the chats to servers where active user participation is identified.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allows customization of chat features&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interoperable with other communication integrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matrix\u2019s standalone chat server offers end to end control over user data&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uses decentralized chat app architecture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does not offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mgt-commerce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cloud hosting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The learning curve of matrix.org is a bit confusing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completely FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Supported Platforms:<\/strong>&nbsp;Android | iOS |Web<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Supported&nbsp;Use cases<\/strong>: enterprise, retail, fitness, organization<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"interested2\">\n<div class=\"interested-inn2\">\n<div class=\"flag2\">\n<div style=\"width: 47px; height: 47px; background: #fb7d17; border-radius: 14px; transform: rotate(45deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-box\">\n<div class=\"left-part\">Looking to Build a Customizable Chat &#038; Video Call Solution For Any App?<\/div>\n<div class=\"right-part\"><a class=\"btns\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/contact-sales.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Contact Sales<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"NextCloud\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_NextCloud_The_Modern_Self-hosted_Collaboration_Tool\"><\/span><strong>7. NextCloud: The Modern Self-hosted Collaboration Tool<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nextcloud-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"nextcloud open source messaging software\" class=\"wp-image-25019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nextcloud-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nextcloud-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nextcloud-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nextcloud-150x78.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nextcloud-1000x523.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nextcloud.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scalable voice communication software for recruitment<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Best For:&nbsp;<\/strong>Businesses that focus on collaboration and need cloud storage.on features<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nextcloud offers an open-source instant messaging server that offers secure and scalable communication features like standalone video calls for Android, iOS and website apps. It provides an interactive user interface with enterprise-grade cloud solutions backed by security encryptions and compliances. The platform is built on a modular architecture and leverages on-prem hosting, enabling quick deployment. Also, organizations can take complete control of the file storage assets, ensuring confidentiality.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide fully customizable messaging features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gives private cloud storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lets you add file-sharing capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comes with features like calendars and contacts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows third-party integration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Considered as a resource-intensive platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users sometimes experience bugs in chat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NextCloud starts for 100 users and offers the following plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic: \u20ac36\/user\/year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard: \u20ac65\/user\/year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium: \u20ac95.50\/user\/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Supported Platforms:<\/strong>&nbsp;Android | macOS&nbsp;| iOS | Linux | Ubuntu | CentOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Supported&nbsp;Use cases<\/strong>: Government, Enterprises, Service providers, Education, Pricing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Supported Languages:&nbsp;<\/strong>JavaScript, PHP, TypeScript, Shell, Vue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity custom-seperator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Mattermost\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Mattermost_The_Highly_Trusted_IM_Software_For_Enterprises\"><\/span><strong>8. Mattermost: The Highly Trusted IM Software For Enterprises <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mattermost-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"mattermost open source messaging system\" class=\"wp-image-25018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mattermost-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mattermost-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mattermost-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mattermost-150x78.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mattermost-1000x523.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mattermost.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Customizable in-app messaging API for Banking and Insurance<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Best For:&nbsp;<\/strong>Teams that need secure internal communication platforms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mattermost is an open-source chat platform that supports features like hosted voice calling, messaging, video calling and file sharing. The platform is built on a modular architecture and its features are available under a MIT license. Also, it lets you add its features to any existing messagin infrastructure and allows complete customization as per your preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allows feature-expansion with plugins and integrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer video conferencing features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lets users share files and media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers end-to-end encryption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has almost all features in Slack and Microsoft Teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Instant Messaging UI is not as enriched as its competitors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mattermost offers both self-hosted and cloud solutions and has the same pricing for both models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Self-hosted &amp; Cloud<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free: $0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional: $10 USD per user\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enterprise: Custom Pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wire Basic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wire For Enterprise (starting at $7.65)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wire For Government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Supported Platforms:<\/strong>&nbsp;iOS | macOS |Android | Windows | Linux | Web<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Supported&nbsp;Use cases<\/strong>: Healthcare, Financial service, Government, Media &amp; Entertainment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Wire\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Wire_The_Most_Secure_Customizable_Instant_Messenger\"><\/span><strong>9. Wire: The Most Secure &amp; Customizable Instant Messenger <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wire-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"wire messaging platform open source\" class=\"wp-image-25017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wire-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wire-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wire-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wire-150x78.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wire-1000x523.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wire.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Self-hosted video calling SDK for Healthcare services<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Best For:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thedigitalprojectmanager.com\/tools\/small-business-collaboration-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collaboration apps<\/a> that prioritize user privacy and security<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wire is a collaboration and messaging app founded in 2012 and is based in Switzerland. The platform offers customizable messaging, embed voice and video calls, file-sharing and modern communication tools for user interaction. It is available for a freemium pricing model and offers both self-hosted solution and cloud system. Also, Wire ensures user data privacy with end-to-end encryption and by adhering to Swiss data protection laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides screen sharing capabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers self-destructing messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports anonymous communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible across different platforms and devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protects user data with end-to-end encryption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The collaboration features are quite limited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not support many third-party integrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wire Basic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wire For Enterprise (starting at $7.65)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wire For Government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Supported Platforms:<\/strong>&nbsp;iOS | macOS | Android | Windows | Linux | Web<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Supported&nbsp;Use cases<\/strong>: Law, Science, Security, Culture, Economy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Supported Languages:<\/strong>&nbsp;Java, JavaScript, React, PHP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-697f3aa2-2156-4b72-831a-d4c4296a0ceb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Wickr_Easily_Custom_Instant_Messaging_Server_Software\"><\/span><strong>10. Wickr: Easily Custom Instant Messaging Server Software<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\" id=\"block-ef9bb808-9fa5-4de1-9ed8-0dce7914738d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/customizable-chat-solution-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"wickr chat room software\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scalable communication app for Android and ios application<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Best For:&nbsp;<\/strong>Apps that need easy installation of communication features<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wickr has been in the market since 2012 and was acquired by Amazon on June 25, 2021. Since then, it has been a part of Amazon Website Services-AWS supporting both SaaS and&nbsp;SaaP pricing&nbsp;models. If you look closer into the market scenario, you\u2019ll notice that some of the best self-managed apps widely used in the industry are built upon this platform. You can majorly use Wickr for integrating collaboration features like messaging, video calls, and voice calls, into your applications and easily deploy them on your own servers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protects conversations with End to End Encryption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setup is easy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wickr is a&nbsp;secure business communication software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The free plan is available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Free plan has only limited features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid plans are not budget-friendly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wickr\u2019s Github codes are not open-source code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free Trial: $0\/ 30 us<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard: $5\/ user per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premium: $15\/ user per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wickr Enterprise (Custom Pricing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Supported Platforms:&nbsp;<\/strong>iOS | Android | Mac | Windows&nbsp;| Linux<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2705 <strong>Supported&nbsp;Use cases<\/strong>: Enterprise, Healthcare, Military, State &amp; Government, large corporation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Self-Hosted_Chat_Platforms_In_2026_Quick_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Top Self-Hosted Chat Platforms In 2026: Quick Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Developers and organizations need not be concerned about chat data ownership, third-party monitoring, or user privacy. In this table, we have summarized all the top self-hosted messaging platforms with their USP, best suited for, and starting price details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Chat platforms<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Unique Strength<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Starting Pricing<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MirrorFly<\/strong><\/td><td>SaaS companies, SMEs, and large enterprises<\/td><td>Offers full customization with 100% data ownership<\/td><td>Custom price<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rocket.Chat<\/strong><\/td><td>Governments, defense, and healthcare<\/td><td>Omnichannel communication platform<\/td><td>Starts at $7\/user per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Apphitect<\/strong><\/td><td>B2B firms, growing startups, and mid-sized organizations<\/td><td>White-label solution offering 1000+ in-app features<\/td><td>Custom price based on enterprise requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Zulip<\/strong><\/td><td>Remote &amp; distributed teams<\/td><td>Topic-based threading system<\/td><td>Starts at $6.67 per user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Jitsi<\/strong><\/td><td>Educators &amp; IT professionals<\/td><td>Open-source and browser-based platform<\/td><td>Starts at $99\/month for 300 MAU<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Matrix<\/strong><\/td><td>NGOs and tech teams<\/td><td>Bridges multiple chat platforms into one Matrix client<\/td><td>Custom pricing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NextCloud<\/strong><\/td><td>Organizations prioritizing data privacy<\/td><td>Offers an open-source communication platform<\/td><td>Starts at $75 to $80 per user\/year (for 100 users)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mattermost<\/strong><\/td><td>Technical and DevOps team<\/td><td>Full data sovereignty and deep integrations with DevOps tools<\/td><td>Starts at $10\/user per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wire<\/strong><\/td><td>Government organizations<\/td><td>Acts as a security-first enterprise collaboration tool<\/td><td>Starts at $8.10 to $8.50 per user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wickr<\/strong><\/td><td>Enterprises, corporations, and government<\/td><td>Burn-On-Read security feature ensures no data storage<\/td><td>Starts at $5 per user\/month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, I hope my article helped you attain clarity on which software you should use to build the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/build-a-custom-chat-platform\/\">best white-label chat platform for your business<\/a>. This list is based on performance in recent months and the lineup may differ in the future. I\u2019d love to take the privilege of updating the changes if any.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, If you like to know specific details about the providers I\u2019ve listed above, go ahead and post your queries in the comments. I\u2019d be glad to answer them for you. Until then, I wish you a happy development and take the leave now. Good luck!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-wrapper-one\">\n<h5 class=\"cta-heading\">Looking For a Selfhosted <span class=\"highlight\">Video, Voice &#038; Chat Solution?<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"cta-content\">We&#8217;ve built an On-Prem chat solution just for you. 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Developers can customize the features, add brand logos and host the solution on their own premise\/ cloud, to make it look custom built for the business.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1696331279242\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the two types of chat?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Chat can be classified into two types, such as<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>Text-based chat<\/strong>: Any conversations between two or more users in the form of text messages are called text-based messaging.<\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Call-based chat<\/strong>: It allows two or more users to communicate in a embed voice or video call over the internet. This is called call-based chat.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1696331320783\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How do I create an Instant Messaging server?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Creating an instant messaging server involves several steps and can be done with various technologies. For example: Follow the <strong>steps to create an instant messaging server<\/strong> with Discord.<\/p>\n<p>1. Download the instant messaging server application.<br \/>2. Create an account or login to your existing account.<br \/>3. Create a new server.<br \/>4. Choose a category for your server, or skip this step.<br \/>5. Name your server based on its category and customise your profile based on your preferences.<br \/>6. Click create, and now your new chat server is ready.<\/p>\n<p>If you are building your own instant messaging server, then you have to follow several more steps, like setting up databases, handling client-server communication, testing and deploying, etc.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1696331457423\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does a chat app need a server?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, you definitely need a server for a chat app. Because a server is required to facilitate communications between users. <\/p>\n<p>However, you can still use serverless chat architecture by integrating third-party chat APIs with your web or app that allow you to host on the cloud, and you don\u2019t have to maintain the server.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1696332614849\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How can I create my own chatting app?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Creating your own chat app nowadays can be easy and simple. Here are three simple steps to creating your own communication app.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Choose from the list of IM API providers available in the market, like MirrorFly, ApphiTect, Apptha, etc.<br \/><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Setup your account and acquire a licence key by choosing your appropriate plans.<br \/><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Integrate those APIs into your web or app in a few minutes and just start chatting.<br \/>By following these steps, you can save time, money, and effort by creating a chat app from scratch.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Related Articles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/create-a-white-label-chat-app\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/create-a-white-label-chat-app\/\">White Label Chat App: How To Create With Simple Steps in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/build-a-custom-chat-platform\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/build-a-custom-chat-platform\/\">How to Build a Custom Chat Platform In 2026 &#8211; Complete Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/build-enterprise-team-chat-app-for-android\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/build-enterprise-team-chat-app-for-android\/\">Build Team Chat App for Android and iOS in 2026 &#8211; A Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/what-is-voip-a-complete-guide\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/what-is-voip-a-complete-guide\/\">What is VoIP Phone? &#8211; A Complete Guide in 2026 for Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"10 Best Self Hosted Chat Server To Try In 2026\",\n  \"description\": \"I have researched and reviewed the best self-hosted chat platforms for both personal and business communication.\",\n  \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/whitelabel-chat-api.webp\",\n  \"uploadDate\": \"2025-01-28\",\n  \"duration\": \"PT0M07S\",\n  \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/white-label-app.webm\",\n  \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/white-label-app.webm\"\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    [{\n            \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n            \"@type\": \"Product\",\n            \"name\": \"CONTUS TECH\",\n\t\"applicationCategory\":\"Communication\",\n      \"operatingSystem\":\"Android, Windows, iOS, Websites\",\n            \"aggregateRating\": {\n\"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n\"ratingValue\":9.8,\n\"reviewCount\":527,\n\"bestRating\":10,\n\"worstRating\":1\n            }\n    }]\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, I have researched and reviewed the best self-hosted chat platforms for both personal and business communication. 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