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VoceChat is a lightweight, self-hosted chat server built in Rust (about 20 MB) that serves as an open-source alternative to Slack and Discord, running entirely on the user's own infrastructure. It offers DM and group chat, @mentions, replies, file sharing, burn-after-reading messages, bots with webhooks, an open API and SDK, and an embeddable website chat widget. It is designed for private cloud, NAS, homelab, and local-first deployment, with clients available for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Web.
What it's for
Features 17
- Bots, webhooks, and AI agent integration (OpenClaw)
- Built-in Cloudflare Tunnel for public access without port forwarding
- Burn after reading
- Cross-platform apps: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Web
- Discord & Slack bridges for data backup
- DM and group chatting
- Embeddable website chat widget
- Image and large file transmission
- Interoperable with Matrix
- One-line Docker deployment
- Open API and SDK for in-app messaging
- Personal AI Bot support
- Pin, Forward, Favorite messages
- Reply and @mention functionality
- Runs on NAS (Synology, UGREEN) and Raspberry Pi
- Self-hosted chat server (~20 MB, Rust)
- Voice and video calls via VoceSpace
At a glance
Integrations
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Pricing
Pro plan is a one-time $49-per-server payment with no recurring charges; a custom support/development option starts at $139. No monthly subscription pricing is stated.
$0/forever, self-hosted community edition
Limited to 20 members
One-time payment, no subscription
Unlimited members
For tech support, hosting, customization, and AI agent development
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