Databag
Federated, end-to-end encrypted messaging service for the web, iOS, and Android, supporting text, photos, video, and WebRTC video and audio calls.
- GitHub stars
- 1,502
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Latest release
- v1.1.1021
20 June 2024 - Last commit
- 14 June 2026
- Runs on
- Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
4 commits
Replaces
Paid products Databag can stand in for.
How to self-host Databag
Databag runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Databag free?
Yes. Databag is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Databag?
Yes. Databag runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Databag replace?
People use Databag instead of Telegram or WhatsApp.
Is Databag still maintained?
The last change to Databag's code was on 14 June 2026, with 4 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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