messenger
The premium Open Source alternative to Sendbird
🎯 Best for:Developers building custom chat solutions.
What is messenger?
Replaces proprietary messaging SDKs with a customizable Node.js real-time chat engine. Provides the backend infrastructure for building secure, private team communication apps.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptTeam Collaboration
Why messenger?
- • Full control over data
- • Scalable Node.js architecture
- • No monthly active user fees
Limitations
- • Requires building the frontend
- • Maintenance of DB required
- • No out-of-box mobile app
1/28/2026
Last Update
32
Forks
4
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Sendbird)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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