Revolt

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Country: United Kingdom (GB)
Founded: 2021
Developer: Revolt Communications
Pricing: Free (open-source)
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Web, Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux

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Community/Forums E-Motorcycles Messaging

Overview

Revolt is an open-source chat platform focused on security, privacy, and customization, designed for communities, teams, and friends. It supports group chats, direct messaging, voice channels, and self-hosting for user control over data.¹³ The platform avoids ads and tracking, offering a lightweight alternative to proprietary apps like Discord.¹

Key Features

Open-Source and Self-Hostable - Transparent code allows customization and deployment on personal servers for data control.¹
End-to-End Encryption - Secures all communications to maintain message privacy.¹
Customizable Interface - Users can adjust themes, layouts, and preferences.¹
Voice Channels - Supports voice communication in communities.³
Custom Emojis - Enables upload and use of personalized emojis.³
Bots and API Integration - Provides API for bot development and automation.³
Media Integration - Handles images, files, and markdown in messages.³⁶
No Ads or Tracking - Operates without advertisements or user activity tracking.¹

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	All core features including chat, voice, self-hosting, and API access.
Self-Hosted	Free (self-managed)	Full platform deployment on own server with complete data control.

Platforms & Requirements

Revolt runs on web browsers, Android (via native app and TWA), desktop clients for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and iOS. It is lightweight for smooth performance on lower-end devices. Voice chat availability varies across platforms per feature matrix.¹⁴⁸

Integrations & Ecosystem

Bots via API
Custom emojis
Media uploads (images, files)
Markdown support
hCaptcha for account verification
Two-factor authentication (TOTP)
Self-hosting deployment

Alternatives

App	Difference
Discord	Proprietary with ads/tracking; heavier resource use compared to Revolt's lightweight design.¹
Slack	Enterprise-focused with paid tiers; lacks open-source self-hosting of Revolt.¹
Element (Matrix)	Federated protocol; less lightweight than Revolt per comparisons.¹
Guilded	Gaming-oriented proprietary app without Revolt's privacy focus or open-source nature.

Reputation

Revolt is regarded as a privacy-focused, open-source Discord alternative, praised for its lightweight performance, self-hosting, and lack of ads or tracking.¹³ Users appreciate customization and security features like end-to-end encryption.¹ Criticisms include incomplete features like voice chat parity across platforms and ongoing developments for video calls.⁷⁸

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