Campfire

Campfire is a self-hosted, installable group chat system designed for simplicity and control. It offers a Slack-like experience without recurring subscription fees, allowing you to host your own chat server and own your data. Key features include:

• Easy installation via Docker or a single command
• Open source under the MIT License with full code access
• Support for rooms, private chats, @mentions, DMs, and mobile-friendly design
• Dark mode and saved search functionality
• Automatic SSL setup and update management
• Compatibility with air-gapped networks and high-security environments
• Chatbot integration via a simple HTTP API

Use cases include primary internal chat, backup chat for Slack/Teams, educational purposes, private executive spaces, event and community chats, and secure board communications. Campfire runs on your own hardware or cloud providers like AWS and DigitalOcean, supporting concurrent users…