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

Open Source & Self-Hostable

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.

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Hey everyone! Welcome to Strafe

Finally, a chat app that respects our privacy!

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.

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.

Desktop app

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.

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Open Source

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.

Every line of code is open for inspection. No hidden trackers, no secret backdoors, no surprises.

Built by the community, for the community. Your contributions shape the future of Strafe.

Run Strafe on your own infrastructure. Full control, full privacy, your rules.

Your data is yours. Export, migrate, or self-host anytime without restrictions.

Transparency in everything we do, including our policies.

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