Prose

Open source alternative to Slack, Microsoft Teams and Google Chat

59 stars
MPL-2.0
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Last commit 66 days ago

Last verified Oct 22, 2026

Secure team messaging on XMPP with an open source chat app built for self-hosting. Best for teams leaving Slack for more deployment control.

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Read the full breakdownWho it is for, how it works, trade-offs and the FAQ

who it's for

Who Prose is for#

Decentralized workplace chat

Prose fits teams that want work messaging on an open protocol foundation.

Skip if:

Your company relies heavily on Slack's marketplace and enterprise admin features.

Protocol-aligned community messaging

Communities can use Prose when XMPP compatibility and data ownership matter.

Skip if:

Your users expect a hosted consumer chat app with no setup decisions.

the problem

The problem it solves#

Workplace chat is critical infrastructure, but most teams rent it from a single proprietary vendor. That creates lock-in around accounts, message history, integrations, pricing, and data residency.

XMPP offers a federated messaging foundation, but many XMPP clients feel built for hobbyist chat rather than workplace collaboration. Prose aims to bring a modern team-communication experience to that open protocol base.

how Prose solves it

How it solves it#

XMPP-based communication

Prose builds on an open messaging protocol instead of inventing a closed workplace chat network.

Secure team messaging

The product focuses on private team communication, including chat history and file-sharing workflows.

Workplace collaboration features

Search, integrations, and team-oriented messaging features help position Prose beyond a basic chat client.

strengths · trade-offs

Strengths and trade-offs#

Strengths

Open messaging protocolProse is strongest for teams that want workplace chat without depending entirely on a proprietary messaging network.
Modern XMPP directionThe project gives XMPP a more polished team-collaboration framing than many traditional clients.

Trade-offs

-Adoption depends on ecosystem fitTeams should verify hosting, federation, mobile clients, integrations, and migration requirements before replacing Slack or Discord.

tech stack · detected from GitHub

What it's built on#

Languages: RustTypeScript
Frameworks: Vue

frequently asked

FAQ#

What is Prose?

Prose is an open workplace communication tool built on the XMPP messaging protocol.

Is Prose a Slack alternative?

Yes. Prose is relevant for teams that want workplace chat with a more open, decentralized foundation.

Who should consider Prose?

Prose is best for teams and communities that value open messaging protocols and control over communication infrastructure.

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