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Open Source Social Network ( OSSN )

Open Source Social Network (OSSN) is a powerful and feature-rich open-source platform for building social networks. It prioritizes user control, data privacy, and freedom of expression.

Complete control over data and hosting.
Social network
Social & Communications
Tkabber

Tkabber

Open Source

Tkabber is a free and open-source instant messaging client specifically designed for the XMPP protocol. Built with the Tk toolkit, it offers a lightweight yet extensible platform for text-based chat, group conversations, and various interactive functionalities supported by XMPP.

Dedicated client for the XMPP protocol, ensuring strong compatibility.
Chat
Online Services Social & Communications
ZeroMe

ZeroMe

Open Source

ZeroMe is a decentralized, peer-to-peer social network powered by ZeroNet. It offers a censorship-resistant platform where users control their data and communication, featuring threaded conversations, private messaging, and an emphasis on free speech.

High degree of censorship resistance.
Decentralized
Development
Ricochet

Ricochet

Open Source

Ricochet is a peer-to-peer instant messaging application designed for maximum privacy and anonymity. It leverages the Tor network to connect users directly, eliminating the need for central servers and reducing metadata leakage.

Highly resistant to surveillance and censorship due to serverless and Tor-based ...
Peer-To-Peer
File Sharing Social & Communications
LAN Messenger

LAN Messenger

Open Source

LAN Messenger is a free and open-source instant messaging application designed for secure and private communication within a local area network. It offers features like group chat, integrated file sharing, and encrypted messaging without requiring a dedicated server.

Highly secure as communications stay within the local network.
Integrated File Sharing
Silence.im

Silence.im

Open Source

Silence.im is an encrypted text messaging application for Android that prioritizes user privacy and security. It allows for secure communication via SMS/MMS, offering end-to-end encryption when communicating with other Silence users. The app is open-source and ad-free, providing a simple yet powerful platform for private mobile messaging.

Provides end-to-end encryption over standard SMS/MMS.
Encrypted chat
Security & Privacy Social & Communications
MicroSIP

MicroSIP

Open Source

MicroSIP is a free, portable SIP softphone for Windows, renowned for its lightweight design and focus on security. It allows users to make secure audio and video calls over the internet using the SIP protocol, supporting various codecs and providing features like encryption and presence.

Highly portable, no installation needed.
Lightweight
Social & Communications
Echoplexus

Echoplexus

Open Source

Echoplexus was a web-based, anonymous chatting platform designed with user privacy as a core principle. It offered IRC-like functionality along with modern features like video chat and file sharing, aiming to provide a secure and private communication space without the need for user registration.

Strong emphasis on user anonymity and privacy.
Anonymity
Office & Productivity Social & Communications
BuddyCloud

BuddyCloud

Open Source

BuddyCloud is a secure and decentralized messaging and social networking platform designed for both individual users and organizations. It provides a rich set of tools for real-time communication, group discussions, and content sharing, prioritizing privacy and user control.

Strong focus on user privacy and data control.
Social network
Social & Communications
Twister

Twister

Open Source

Twister is a peer-to-peer microblogging platform designed for uncensored communication. It operates on a decentralized network, ensuring free speech and privacy without central servers or third-party tracking.

Highly resistant to censorship due to decentralized nature.
Decentralisation
Social & Communications
Jitsi Meet

Jitsi Meet

Open Source

Jitsi Meet is a free, open-source video conferencing platform enabling secure and scalable group calls directly in your browser. It prioritizes privacy and offers features like screen sharing, chat, and collaborative editing without requiring account creation or software downloads.

Free and Open Source
Browser based app
File Sharing Office & Productivity Social & Communications
Otr.to

Otr.to

Open Source

Otr.to is a secure, privacy-centric, browser-based chat client leveraging Off-the-Record (OTR) encryption. It offers peer-to-peer communication for enhanced anonymity and decentralization, making it a strong choice for private and secure instant messaging without requiring installations.

Strong OTR encryption for secure communication.
Browser based app
File Sharing Social & Communications
Libertree

Libertree

Open Source

Libertree is a free, libre, and open-source software platform designed to empower individuals and groups to create their own decentralized social networks. It offers a comprehensive suite of communication and community-building tools, prioritizing user control, privacy, and freedom of expression.

Complete user control through self-hosting
Blogging
Development Social & Communications
Xabber

Xabber

Open Source

Xabber is a free and open-source XMPP (Jabber) client for Android. It provides secure and reliable instant messaging with support for various XMPP features, including encryption, group chat, and decentralized communication. Leveraging the open XMPP protocol, Xabber offers a privacy-friendly alternative to centralized messaging platforms.

Strong focus on security and privacy through encryption and decentralized archit...
Encrypted chat
Social & Communications
Instantbird

Instantbird

Open Source

Instantbird is a powerful, cross-platform instant messaging client built on Mozilla's XULRunner, leveraging the robust libpurple library from Pidgin. It supports a wide array of instant messaging protocols, offering a unified chat experience.

Supports a wide range of instant messaging protocols.
Multiple languages
Online Services Social & Communications
Gajim

Gajim

Open Source

Gajim is a free and open-source instant messaging client for the XMPP protocol. Built using the GTK+ toolkit, it offers a wide array of features for secure and flexible communication, including encrypted chat, group conversations, multi-protocol support via gateways, and extensive customization options.

Strong focus on security and privacy with OMEMO/OTR encryption.
Encrypted chat
Social & Communications
Minds

Minds

Open Source

Minds is an open-source and decentralized social networking service dedicated to online freedom, privacy, and monetization for content creators. It champions free speech and offers a platform that rewards users for engagement through a points and token system.

Strong emphasis on free speech and anticensorship.
Gamification
Development Security & Privacy Social & Communications
Ekiga

Ekiga

Open Source

Ekiga, formerly known as GnomeMeeting, is a free and open-source VoIP and video conferencing application. It allows users to make audio and video calls to other compatible SIP/H.323 clients and even landlines/mobile phones via integrated third-party services, offering a versatile communication solution.

Free and open-source with no licensing costs.
Video conferencing
Office & Productivity Social & Communications
Ring

Ring

Open Source

Ring (SFLphone) is a free and open-source communication platform offering secure messaging, voice, and video calls. It leverages decentralization and end-to-end encryption for enhanced privacy across multiple operating systems including Linux, Windows, macOS, and Android.

Strong emphasis on privacy and security with end-to-end encryption.
Decentralized
Social & Communications
Kopete

Kopete

Open Source

Kopete is a versatile, free and open-source instant messaging client designed initially for the KDE Plasma desktop. It distinguishes itself by supporting a multitude of protocols, allowing users to connect to various chat networks from a single application.

Supports multiple instant messaging protocols in one application.
Chat
Online Services Social & Communications
Tails

Tails

Open Source

Tails is a portable operating system designed to preserve your privacy and anonymity. It starts from a USB drive or DVD on almost any computer and routes all internet traffic through the Tor network. Tails includes a suite of privacy-enhancing tools pre-configured for secure communication and data handling.

Strong focus on anonymity and privacy through forced Tor routing.
Anonymity
OS & Utilities Security & Privacy
Friendica

Friendica

Open Source

Friendica is a decentralized, open-source social network platform designed for users who value privacy, customization, and control over their online social interactions. It allows individuals to host their own servers and connect with the broader fediverse.

Excellent privacy controls and focus.
Decentralized
Development Social & Communications
Psi

Psi

Open Source

Psi is a robust, open-source instant messaging client built on the XMPP protocol. It's known for its focus on speed, efficiency, and adherence to XMPP standards, offering a clean interface and strong privacy features for secure and reliable communication.

Dedicated XMPP support ensures compliance and reliability on the network.
Chat
Social & Communications
Linphone

Linphone

Open Source

Linphone is a free and open-source Voice over IP (VoIP) application and SIP client available on multiple platforms. It enables encrypted voice and video calls, instant messaging, and file sharing, offering a privacy-focused communication solution.

Free and open-source with strong privacy features
Video call
Social & Communications
Jitsi

Jitsi

Open Source

Jitsi is a free and open-source suite of secure, flexible communication tools. It offers multi-platform support for voice (VoIP), video conferencing, and instant messaging, emphasizing privacy and ease of use with no account required to start a meeting.

Free and open source.
End-to-end encryption
Business & Commerce Development Office & Productivity OS & Utilities Social & Communications
Signal

Signal

Open Source

Signal is a secure, open-source messaging application that uses end-to-end encryption to protect user communications. It offers text messaging, voice and video calls, group chats, and file sharing, all with a strong focus on privacy and security. Available on multiple platforms, Signal is a leading choice for individuals prioritizing confidential conversations.

Strongest end-to-end encryption by default for all communication types.
Built-in File transfer
Security & Privacy Social & Communications
Tox

Tox

Open Source

Tox is a free, open-source, and secure peer-to-peer instant messaging and video calling protocol designed for strong privacy and censorship resistance. It provides end-to-end encrypted communications without reliance on central servers.

Decentralized architecture enhances privacy and censorship resistance.
Ad-free
File Sharing Network & Admin Office & Productivity Social & Communications
Mumble

Mumble

Open Source

Mumble is a free and open-source voice communication application designed with low latency and high audio quality in mind, primarily for gamers. It offers features like positional audio, an in-game overlay, and strong privacy through encryption.

Extremely low latency for real-time communication.
In-Game Overlay
Games Network & Admin Social & Communications
Pidgin

Pidgin

Open Source

Pidgin is a free and open-source multi-protocol instant messaging client designed to connect users across various chat networks with a single application. It's highly extensible through plugins and supports a wide range of protocols including XMPP, ICQ, and IRC.

Supports a wide range of instant messaging protocols, consolidating multiple net...
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Online Services Social & Communications
Hubzilla

Hubzilla

Open Source

Hubzilla is a comprehensive platform for building decentralized, interconnected websites with a focus on identity, privacy, and communication. It provides tools for social networking, content publishing, and secure interactions across the federated web.

Decentralized identity for enhanced control and portability.
Decentralized
Business & Commerce Photos & Graphics Security & Privacy Social & Communications