Fosscord – open-source and selfhostable alternative to discord
Fosscord – open-source and selfhostable alternative to discord launched on July 3, 2021 with 40 votes, #1,210 of 3,502 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
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Fosscord is an open-source, self-hostable alternative to Discord designed for developers and communities. It enables users to run their own chat and communication server rather than relying on a centralized platform. The software is built to be compatible with Discord's interface and features, making it accessible to those familiar with Discord while providing the independence of self-hosting and the transparency of open-source code.
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