Campfire

Break free from subscription-based chat tools with this self-hosted group chat solution that gives you total control.
If you’ve used Slack or Teams, you’ll feel right at home with Campfire — but without the ongoing costs.

Key Features

• @mentions and direct messages for smooth team communication
• Mobile web support with PWA capabilities and push notifications
• Private and public rooms with clear indicators for unread messages
• Search functionality with saved searches for easy access
• Dark mode support for comfortable viewing
• Chatbot API for seamless custom integrations

Ideal Use Cases

• Replace costly chat subscriptions as your main communication tool
• Create backup chat systems for emergencies or service downtime
• Host private executive or board communication spaces
• Set up temporary chat rooms for conferences and events
• Use as a learning resource for studying high-quality Rails code

Technical Highlights

• Runs on your own hardware, cloud servers, or hosting providers
• Automatic SSL setup during installation
• One-command Docker deployment
• Automatic updates (optional manual control available)
• Compatible with air-gapped networks for secure environments
• Scales effortlessly from 250 to 10,000+ concurrent users

Licensing

You’ll receive the full Rails source code, enabling complete customisation to fit your needs. One-time purchase, no recurring fees — own your chat system and your data permanently.