# Valour: Free Open Source Alternative to Discord, Guilded, Slack

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

Valour (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Discord, Guilded, Slack. Open-source communication platform with multi-window chat, economy systems, and privacy-first approach. Built by communities for superior performance.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Valour
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://valour.gg
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/valour-software/valour
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 400
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/valour-software/valour or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Valour saves up to $45/mo ($540/yr) in software subscriptions:

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

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Valour free and open source?
Valour is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Open-source communication platform with multi-window chat, economy systems, and privacy-first approach. Built by communities for superior performance.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Valour?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)