Strafe: A new open-source, E2E Encrypted, and federated alternative to Discord

FOSS and Free Speech Done Right Connect with your community on a platform that respects your privacy and freedom. No tracking, no ads, just pure communication. Hey everyone! Welcome to Strafe Finally, a chat app that respects our privacy! The self-hosting feature is amazing. Everything you need to communicate Strafe combines powerful features with a commitment to privacy and open source values. End-to-End Encryption All messages are encrypted by default. Your conversations stay private, always. Rich Text & Markdown Express yourself with full markdown support, code blocks, and rich embeds. Communities & Spaces Create and join communities. Organize with rooms, roles, and permissions. Voice & Video Crystal-clear voice and video calls with screen sharing capabilities. File Sharing Share files securely without restrictions. Send whatever you need with no arbitrary limits. Privacy First No tracking, no ads, no data harvesting. Your data belongs to you. Self-Hostable Run your own instance with full control, isolated from our main instance. Lightning Fast Built for performance. Low latency messaging that scales with your community. Available Everywhere Use Strafe on desktop, web, or mobile. Your conversations sync seamlessly across all devices. Strafe on your desktop One app for every instance: sign in wherever Strafe runs, switch between your accounts in a click, and get calls and mentions even with the window closed. Updates install themselves. Free as in freedom, not just free beer Strafe is built on the principles of transparency, privacy, and community ownership. Our entire codebase is available under a permissive open source license. Transparent Development Every line of code is open for inspection. No hidden trackers, no secret backdoors, no surprises. Community Driven Built by the community, for the community. Your contributions shape the future of Strafe. Self-Hostable Run Strafe on your own infrastructure. Full control, full privacy, your rules. No Vendor Lock-in Your data is yours. Export, migrate, or self-host anytime without restrictions. loading... Main repository Legal Transparency in everything we do, including our policies. Privacy Policy How we handle your data Terms of Service Rules and guidelines Acceptable Use Community standards