# Twake Chat: Free Open Source Alternative to Chanty, Session, Slack

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

Twake Chat (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Chanty, Session, Slack, Zoho Cliq. Free Matrix-based messenger with end-to-end encryption, multi-platform bridges, and on-premise deployment. Connect across 30+ networks securely.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Twake Chat
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://twake-chat.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/linagora/twake-on-matrix
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 173
- **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/linagora/twake-on-matrix 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 Twake Chat saves up to $70/mo ($840/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 Twake Chat](https://caniforkit.com/vs/chanty-vs-twake-chat) |
| [Session](https://caniforkit.com/session) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Session vs Twake Chat](https://caniforkit.com/vs/session-vs-twake-chat) |
| [Slack](https://caniforkit.com/slack) | [community](https://caniforkit.com/category/community) | $15/mo | [Compare Slack vs Twake Chat](https://caniforkit.com/vs/slack-vs-twake-chat) |
| [Zoho Cliq](https://caniforkit.com/zoho-cliq) | [community](https://caniforkit.com/category/community) | $15/mo | [Compare Zoho Cliq vs Twake Chat](https://caniforkit.com/vs/zoho-cliq-vs-twake-chat) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Twake Chat free and open source?
Twake Chat is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Free Matrix-based messenger with end-to-end encryption, multi-platform bridges, and on-premise deployment. Connect across 30+ networks securely.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Twake Chat?
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)