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Discord Alternatives?
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The Matrix network is the closest you're likely to get to Discord's features.
Nheko is a Matrix client that I believe can do screen sharing.
Eventually, whatever Matrix clients support Element Call might be what you want, but it's in beta for now.
Jitsi Meet might also be worth a look, although its (optional) end-to-end encryption was too demanding for some laptops last time I tried it.
Jitsi now needs a MS or Goog account
Only for the main instance. Its selfhostable as well.
i can't believe so many people didn't get that part
Are there any limitations with the screen sharing for these alternatives? Audio support or resolution adjustment? I thought I've seen mentions of lack of something but I may be thinking of Discord on linux
discord doesn't do audio on Linux
matrix clients that support pipewire should do fine
What? I haven't had any audio issues with discord on Linux (browser or app).
screenshare audio, it just doesn't on Linux. not the voice chat part
I use the Mozilla homeserver
Is there at this point such a thing as managed hosting of Matrix? Like i pay somebody to install, keep upgraded and in general maintain a Matrix server with bridges to all the major things, then i just use it along with my small pool of users? Even further, would that be advisable?
etke.cc does that.
Yes, managed hosting is available.
Element Matrix Services is the one that directly supports development of the project. There are others, too.
EMS doesn't support bridges unless you pay for the highest tier, but the list you linked is good.