Chatto AlternativesVideo Calling & Encrypted Chat Apps like Chatto

Chatto is described as 'Free, open source chat platform with channels, file uploads, voice and video calls, plugin support, granular permissions, encryption, and privacy by default' and is a Video Calling app in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Chatto for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and Android apps. The best Chatto alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Discord. Other great apps like Chatto are Fluxer, Commet, Cinny and nvira.

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  1. Element icon

    Element

     840 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    354 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • OpenAPK
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  2. Discord icon

    Discord

     1152 likes

    An integrated platform for text and voice communications. Offers tailored channels for different topics, customizable moderation tools, low latency for fluency, and managed user roles for optimal community facilitation.

    234 Discord alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    • US flagUnited States
    Desktop UI
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  4. Stoat Chat icon

    Stoat Chat

     145 likes

    Instant messaging platform supporting text and voice channels, live video calls, secure screen sharing, private group chats, customizable permissions, moderation tools, bot integration, privacy-focused design, open-source development, and cross-platform use.

    82 Stoat Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Rust
    • F-Droid
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  5. Fluxer icon

    Fluxer

     49 likes

    Free and open-source instant messaging and VoIP platform with private DMs, group chats, markdown, file sharing, video calls, screen sharing, moderation tools, quick search, custom emojis, CSS themes, AGPLv3 self-hosting, and multi-device access.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
    Fluxer screenshot 1
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  6. Commet icon

    Commet

     9 likes

    Commet is a client for Matrix focused on providing a feature rich experience while maintaining a simple interface. The goal is to build a secure, privacy respecting app without compromising on the features you have come to expect from a modern chat client.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flatpak
    Commet screenshot 1
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  8. Cinny icon

    Cinny

     25 likes

    Matrix client supporting decentralized, secure chats with end-to-end encryption, open-source development, organized navigation for channels and DMs, minimal clutter, adaptive elegant interface, calm visuals, and continuous feature updates for private, modern messaging.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
    • IN flagIndia
    Cinny screenshot 1
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  9. nvira icon

    nvira

     6 likes

    Free, browser-accessed community platform with real-time text chat, voice and video calls, topic channels, encrypted direct messages and files, easy email sign-up, member and staff controls, invite links, moderator audit log, and full privacy settings.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
    Home Page of Nvira
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  10. Aero P2P Chat icon

    Aero P2P Chat

     1 like

    A free and open-source peer-to-peer chat app for private messaging, voice calls and screen sharing over WebRTC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Android
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Aero P2P Chat screenshot 1
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  11. B

    Backspace

     Like

    Self-hosted, open-source Discord alternative: voice, HD video, screen share up to 4K/120fps, and server-to-server federation. TypeScript, AGPL-3.0.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Backspace screenshot 1
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  12. CyberCord icon

    CyberCord

     Like

    CyberCord is a self-hosted room platform that runs in a single container from a single self-contained binary. docker run it, open the URL, claim it — that's the whole setup. It serves its own interface to desktop and mobile browsers, offers optional native desktop clients...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    Lobby with many users.
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