# Fluxer: Free Open Source Alternative to Chanty, Discord, Guilded

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/fluxer
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Fluxer (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Chanty, Discord, Guilded, Slack. Free, open-source instant messaging and VoIP platform with full Markdown support, voice/video calls, moderation tools, and self-hosting options for communities.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Fluxer
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://fluxer.app
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/fluxerapp/fluxer
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 10.8k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/fluxerapp/fluxer or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Chanty.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with Fluxer saves up to $60/mo ($720/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Chanty](https://caniforkit.com/chanty) | [community](https://caniforkit.com/category/community) | $15/mo | [Compare Chanty vs Fluxer](https://caniforkit.com/vs/chanty-vs-fluxer) |
| [Discord](https://caniforkit.com/discord) | [community](https://caniforkit.com/category/community) | $15/mo | [Compare Discord vs Fluxer](https://caniforkit.com/vs/discord-vs-fluxer) |
| [Guilded](https://caniforkit.com/guilded) | [community](https://caniforkit.com/category/community) | $15/mo | [Compare Guilded vs Fluxer](https://caniforkit.com/vs/guilded-vs-fluxer) |
| [Slack](https://caniforkit.com/slack) | [community](https://caniforkit.com/category/community) | $15/mo | [Compare Slack vs Fluxer](https://caniforkit.com/vs/slack-vs-fluxer) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Fluxer free and open source?
Fluxer is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Free, open-source instant messaging and VoIP platform with full Markdown support, voice/video calls, moderation tools, and self-hosting options for communities.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Fluxer?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Chanty.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)