Audio and video communication
Drop into a voice channel or call a friend. Turn on your camera or share your screen when talking is easier than typing.
Latest stable: v1.4.0
Own your team chat.Keep your people close.
Talk with your team, share files, and jump into a voice or video call. Your conversations live on a server you control.
Voice + Video
Realtime channels and DM calls
Notifications
Per-event controls and quiet hours
GNU GPLv3
Source and license terms are public
Self-Hosted
Bring your own infrastructure
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A place for everyday conversations
Keep plans, quick questions, and time together in one place.
Notifications with control
Choose which events reach you, hide message previews, and set quiet hours when you need time away.
Licensing and transparency
Read the source under GNU GPLv3, follow release notes, and help shape what comes next.
Your conversations, your server
Run LetsChat for your group on your own server. The self-hosting guide walks you through getting started.
Moderation and access controls
Invite your people, decide who can manage the space, and give moderators the tools to keep conversations welcoming.
At home on your desktop
Stay connected with desktop notifications and unread badges on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
LetsChat vs Discord
Direct comparison for teams deciding between infrastructure control and convenience. This is intentionally pragmatic.
| Dimension | LetsChat | Discord |
|---|---|---|
| Data ownership | Hosted on your infrastructure and storage path. | Hosted on Discord-managed cloud services. |
| Deployment model | Run on a server you control. | Managed SaaS with no self-hosted core option. |
| Audio and video stack | Voice channels, video calls, and screen sharing. | Mature managed voice/video ecosystem. |
| Notification controls | Per-event toggles, quiet hours, preview controls. | Strong notification controls, account-wide UX polish. |
| License and source visibility | GNU GPLv3; source and changes are auditable. | Proprietary platform. |
| Operational effort | Requires setup, upgrades, and infrastructure ownership. | Minimal setup for end users. |
| Ecosystem scale | Smaller ecosystem, closer control loop. | Larger ecosystem and network effects. |
Comparison context date: May 18, 2026.