SimpleX Chat
The most private and secure chat and applications platform - now with double ratchet E2E encryption.
- GitHub stars
- 19,549
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v7.1.0-beta.6
3 October 2026 - Last commit
- 3 October 2026
- Runs on
- Haskell
Commits per month, last 12 months
617 commits
Replaces
Paid products SimpleX Chat can stand in for.
How to self-host SimpleX Chat
SimpleX Chat runs on Haskell. 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 SimpleX Chat free?
Yes. SimpleX Chat is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host SimpleX Chat?
Yes. SimpleX Chat runs on Haskell. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does SimpleX Chat replace?
People use SimpleX Chat instead of Telegram or WhatsApp.
Is SimpleX Chat still maintained?
The last change to SimpleX Chat's code was on 3 October 2026, with 617 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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