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Fluxer alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Fluxer: young project with a small community so far, and larger uploads and HD streaming need Plutonium. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Fluxer, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Discord currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Stoat logoStoatOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 562.6
2Rocket.Chat logoRocket.ChatOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +41 of 350.5
3Element logoElementOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 450.3
  1. Stoat logo

    1. StoatTop pick

    Best for: Gaming groups and communities that want an open, ad-free alternative to Discord

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fluxer

    Another open-source Discord-style app, formerly Revolt.

    Pros

    • Free and open source, with self-hosting possible
    • Familiar Discord-style servers, channels and roles
    • No ads, data mining or paid cosmetic tiers

    Cons

    • Much smaller user base than Discord
    • Some features and apps are still maturing
    • Small team, so development pace varies
    Visit Stoat Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Stoat a good Fluxer alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stoat.chat(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stoat.chat(opens source in a new tab)
    Group DMs
    Up to 50 members
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stoat.chat(opens source in a new tab)
    Free upload limit
    20 MB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stoat.chat(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Built in Europe
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stoat.chat(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Rocket.Chat logo

    2. Rocket.Chat

    Best for: Teams that need self-hosted chat plus customer messaging

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    50.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fluxer

    Mature open-source, self-hosted chat for larger organisations.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Omnichannel customer inbox
    • Matrix federation

    Cons

    • Setup and upgrades take effort
    • Interface less polished than Slack
    Visit Rocket.Chat Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Rocket.Chat a good Fluxer alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Not checked yetgithub.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026rocket.chat(opens source in a new tab)
    Free edition
    Yes
    Not checked yetrocket.chat(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Element logo

    3. Element

    Best for: Communities and organisations that want open, federated, encrypted chat they can run themselves

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    50.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fluxer

    Federated, end-to-end encrypted Matrix chat.

    Pros

    • Federated: talk across servers, or host your own
    • Encrypted by default for private chats
    • Open source, with bridges to other networks

    Cons

    • More complex than mainstream messengers
    • Key backup and device verification confuse newcomers
    • Self-hosting a homeserver takes real admin work
    Visit Element Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Element a good Fluxer alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Free community edition
    Checked Oct 25, 2026element.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise pricing
    Per seat/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026element.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Certification
    ISO/IEC 27001:2022
    Checked Oct 25, 2026element.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Fluxer alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Discord logo

Best Fluxer alternative for most people

Discord

The established leader with a far larger user base and bot ecosystem.

Stoat logo

Best Fluxer alternative for a free option

Stoat

Another open-source Discord-style app, formerly Revolt.

TeamSpeak logo

Best Fluxer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

TeamSpeak

Voice-first servers with long-standing gaming use.

Rocket.Chat logo

Best Fluxer alternative for open source

Rocket.Chat

Mature open-source, self-hosted chat for larger organisations.

Element logo

Best Fluxer alternative for self-hosting

Element

Federated, end-to-end encrypted Matrix chat.

Discord logo

Best Fluxer alternative for Mac

Discord

The established leader with a far larger user base and bot ecosystem.

Discord logo

Best Fluxer alternative for Windows

Discord

The established leader with a far larger user base and bot ecosystem.

Discord logo

Best Fluxer alternative for Linux

Discord

The established leader with a far larger user base and bot ecosystem.

Discord logo

Best Fluxer alternative for iPhone and Android

Discord

The established leader with a far larger user base and bot ecosystem.

Discord logo

Best Fluxer alternative for working in the browser

Discord

The established leader with a far larger user base and bot ecosystem.

Fluxer alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Fluxer?

Discord ranks first right now. The established leader with a far larger user base and bot ecosystem. Stoat and TeamSpeak follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Fluxer?

Yes. Discord (free plan + paid), Stoat (open source), TeamSpeak (free plan + paid) and Rocket.Chat (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Fluxer?

Yes: Stoat, Rocket.Chat and Element. Stoat, Rocket.Chat and Element can also be self-hosted.

Which Fluxer alternatives work on Linux?

Discord, Stoat, TeamSpeak, Rocket.Chat and Element run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Fluxer?

The complaints we hear most: young project with a small community so far; larger uploads and HD streaming need Plutonium; fewer bots and integrations than Discord.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Fluxer, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.