Snikket

Spec sheet

Product

Snikket is an open-source private messaging platform for groups such as families, friends, clubs, and small organisations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Privacy

Snikket says it has no ads or trackers and does not share users’ personal data.Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Support

Snikket lists hosting support at [email protected] and requests the instance domain when reporting connection problems.Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Headquarters

Worcester, England, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · snikket.org

Accounts and devices

Snikket does not require a phone number, and accounts can be used on multiple devices with conversations synchronized across them.Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Compatibility

The self-hosting guide says Snikket is incompatible with Debian 10 or Raspbian 10 on Raspberry Pi or other ARM devices, and Docker versions older than 20.10.10.Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Decentralized network

Independent Snikket services can communicate with each other as part of a decentralized messaging network.Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Encryption and backups

The app uses end-to-end encryption, and includes a feature for creating encrypted conversation backups.Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Groups and calls

Snikket supports private or public groups and encrypted audio and video calls.Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Hosted domain limitation

A custom domain used for a hosted Snikket instance cannot also serve a website or another service; a subdomain can be used instead.Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Hosted location and domain

The hosted service is currently in Germany, offers a managed free subdomain, and allows custom domains at no extra cost.Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Hosting choices

Users can run their own Snikket service or use Snikket Hosting, which can be launched through a dashboard without technical expertise.Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Messaging features

The app supports text messaging with typing and read indicators, sharing photos, videos and documents, voice messages, and private location sharing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Security reporting

Security vulnerabilities in Snikket software or its hosting platform can be reported to [email protected].Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Self-host requirements

The self-hosting quick-start guide requires a Linux server with terminal or SSH access and a domain with configurable subdomains.Read 7 Oct 2026 · snikket.org

Plans and prices

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