patchwork
The premium Open Source alternative to Discord
🎯 Best for:Users seeking a serverless, private social networking experience.
What is patchwork?
A peer-to-peer messaging client that utilizes the Secure Scuttlebutt protocol for decentralized communication. It enables cryptographically secure data sharing without reliance on central servers or constant internet connectivity.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptSocial Networks
Why patchwork?
- • End-to-end encrypted by default
- • No central point of failure
- • Offline-first architecture
Limitations
- • High local disk usage
- • Steep learning curve
- • Small niche user base
2/23/2026
Last Update
333
Forks
0
Issues
AGPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Discord)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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