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Open-source projects tagged “Chat Server”.

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SAMA
GPL-3.0

SAMA - Simple but Advanced Messaging Alternative chat server, powered by uWebsockets.js

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FreePricingFree and open sourceFree15814Jul 10, 2026
Alternatives toDiscordDiscordProprietary community chat and voice platform.1 alternative+3
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