Movim
Movim: A focused XMPP community platform for groups that want federation and private chat. Ranked #103 of 126 in Community Platforms by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source federated communities with private chat.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOpen-source federated communities with private chat
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Founded2010 · France
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Federated communities, blogs, posts, comments, and tag discovery
- OMEMO end-to-end encrypted private group conversations
- Video calls, screen sharing, audio rooms, stories, search, and notifications
Where it doesn't
- No native mobile apps are listed; the interface is delivered as a Progressive Web App
- Integration breadth centers on XMPP, Conversations, and Dino
- No verified event features are included
Our verdict on Movim
Movim is a free, open-source social and chat platform built around XMPP federation. It is designed for communities, organizations, and groups that want public or private spaces, discussion rooms, blogs, stories, messaging, and calls without relying on a single centralized network. People can join public instances or connect an existing XMPP account, while groups can deploy their own instance. The product runs on the web, Linux, and self-hosted environments, with a Progressive Web App interface for phones, tablets, and computers.
The pricing model is straightforward: Movim is free and open source, with hosted public instances and self-hosting available rather than a set of commercial tiers. Self-hosting gives organizations and groups control over their own deployment, while public instances provide a lower-effort way to participate. Its ecosystem fit is strongest for users already working with XMPP, including Conversations and Dino. That focus supports federation and account connectivity, but it is narrower than a community platform built around many external integrations.
Movim’s strongest area is the combination of community publishing and private communication. Spaces can include discussion rooms, invitations, administrators, and audio rooms; private group chats support member invitations; and OMEMO provides end-to-end encrypted conversations. One-to-one and group video calls add screen sharing, while stories, search, and push notifications broaden the day-to-day feature set. Groups seeking XMPP federation, self-hosting, and private chat should consider Movim. Organizations that require native mobile applications, verified event tooling, or a wider integration ecosystem should choose a platform aligned with those needs instead.
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Movim fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Member limit | Not verified |
| Event hosting | Not verified |
| Private spaces | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes |
| Moderation tools | Yes |
| Mobile apps | None |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Linux |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: XMPP, Conversations, Dino |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | movim.eu |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Movim integrations
Movim lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- XMPP
- Conversations
- Dino
Alternatives to Movim
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- RedditA flexible, free home for public topic discussions with substantial moderation tools.9.2
- UNAA flexible community stack for organizations that want control over hosting, features, and mobile apps.9.0
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