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Description
Session is a messenger that utilizes end-to-end encryption to safeguard user privacy and minimize sensitive metadata, catering to individuals who desire complete confidentiality and a break from any surveillance. With Session, users can create accounts without the need for a phone number or email, ensuring their anonymity. The platform refrains from data collection, eliminating the risk of breaches. Communication occurs through an onion routing network, ensuring that no traces are left behind. The transparency of Session’s code allows anyone to inspect, audit, and contribute to its development. By operating without a central point of failure, it becomes significantly more resilient against shutdown attempts. Whether you want to converse privately with a few friends or broadcast to a larger audience, you have the freedom to choose. Closed groups enable discussions with up to 20 friends while maintaining the same level of encrypted security as one-on-one conversations. For larger gatherings, open groups allow connections with an unlimited number of participants. Additionally, when text falls short, voice messages provide a more intimate way to communicate, ensuring that your sentiments are conveyed accurately. With such versatile options, Session is designed to enhance your messaging experience while keeping your data secure.
Description
Spokes is a self-hosted communication platform offering text, voice, and video chat for families, friend groups, and small teams. It provides a simple, private alternative to cloud-based services like Discord and Slack, giving you 100% control over your data on your own hardware.
Everything runs inside a single lightweight Docker container with no external database required:
• Organized text channels, private DMs, and native GIF support
• Built-in LiveKit voice & video channels with noise cancellation
• Shared photo albums for preserving high-resolution family & group pictures
• Group event calendar and availability tracking
• Free native iOS and Android apps with end-to-end encrypted push notifications
• Optional password-encrypted channels and full OIDC / SSO support
Spokes Server is free to self-host forever with unlimited users. An optional per-server Spokes Pass ($45/year for your entire server, no per-user fees) unlocks the mobile push notification relay after a 2-month free trial.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Amazon S3
No
Authelia
No
Discord
No
Google Drive
No
Keycloak
No
LiveKit
No
Nextcloud
No
authentik
No
Integrations
Amazon S3
Yes
Authelia
Yes
Discord
Yes
Google Drive
Yes
Keycloak
Yes
LiveKit
Yes
Nextcloud
Yes
authentik
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$45 one-time
The self-hosted server is free, with unlimited users and channels and free web/PWA notifications. Spokes Pass is a one-time purchase: $45 per instance for one year or $70 per instance for two years, unlocking native mobile push. Each server receives a two-month push trial; there is no per-user fee. Pass purchases are non-refundable.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
No
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
The Session Technology Foundation
Country
Switzerland
Website
getsession.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Logiciel PCBee inc.
Founded
2026
Country
Canada
Website
www.spokes.sh
Product Features
Messaging
End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
Yes
File Sharing
Yes
Groups / Channels
Yes
Payments
No
Search / Filter
Yes
Self-Destructing Messages
No
Stickers / GIFs
No
Threaded Discussion
No
Video Conferencing
No
Voice Calling
Yes
Team Chat
End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
Yes
File Sharing
Yes
Groups / Channels
Yes
Payments
No
Search / Filter
Yes
Self-Destructing Messages
No
Stickers / GIFs
No
Threaded Discussion
No
Video Conferencing
No
Voice Calling
Yes
Product Features
Team Chat
End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
No
File Sharing
No
Groups / Channels
No
Payments
No
Search / Filter
No
Self-Destructing Messages
No
Stickers / GIFs
No
Threaded Discussion
No
Video Conferencing
No
Voice Calling
No
Alternatives
Alternatives
No Alternatives