Signal for Androidsignalapp/Signal-Android
Private messenger for AndroidPersonalCommunicationMobile★ 30k+454 / 90dAGPL-3.0commit 15 hours ago77worth
Open-source alternatives to WhatsApp
WhatsApp is a messaging and calling application that lets users send text messages, share media, and make voice and video calls across mobile and desktop devices.WhatsApp is made by Meta. It is not open source. These 6 open-source projects do the same job, closest first.
Compare at a glance
| Project | Type | Self-host with Docker | License | Stars | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal for Android | Mobile | Not listed | AGPL-3.0 | 30k | |
| converse.js | Web, Library / SDK | Not listed | MPL-2.0 | 3.3k | |
| Chatwoot | Docker / self-host | Yes | Custom (read before use) | 39k | |
| SimpleX Chat | Desktop, Mobile | Not listed | AGPL-3.0 | 20k | |
| Telegram Desktop | Desktop | Not listed | GPL-3.0 | 33k | |
| Mailspring | Desktop | Not listed | GPL-3.0 | 18k |
The alternatives
converse.jsconversejs/converse.js
Client-side XMPP chat client for web browsers and websitesPersonalSelf-hosted appsCommunicationWebLibrary / SDK★ 3.3kMPL-2.0commit 17 hours agolive demo77worth
Chatwootchatwoot/chatwoot
Open-source customer support deskEnterpriseCommunicationDocker / self-host★ 39k+3.6k / 90dcommit 9 hours ago84worth
SimpleX Chatsimplex-chat/simplex-chat
Private messenger without user IDsPersonalSecurity & identityCommunicationDesktopMobile★ 20k+325 / 90dAGPL-3.0commit last week77worth
Telegram Desktoptelegramdesktop/tdesktop
Official Telegram desktop appPersonalCommunicationDesktop★ 33k+1k / 90dGPL-3.0commit 3 days ago79worth
MailspringFoundry376/Mailspring
Fast, open-source mail clientPersonalCommunicationDesktop★ 18k+287 / 90dGPL-3.0commit 14 hours ago76worth