Open Source Alternative

Open-source alternatives to Slack

4 self-hostable options with public code.

Element

Communication

Matrix client for chat and calls

vs Slack, DiscordOpen sourcematrixencryption

Mattermost

Communication

Team chat you can host yourself

vs Slack, Microsoft TeamsOpen sourceteam-chatself-hosted

Rocket.Chat

Communication

Customizable team chat and omnichannel support

vs Slack, IntercomOpen sourceteam-chatomnichannel

Zulip

Communication

Team chat organized by topic threads

vs SlackOpen sourceteam-chatthreads