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Synology Chat vs Campfire: catalog facts
Synology Chat	Campfire
Free License-free, but it requires a Synology NAS to host the server.	Free No subscription; the code is published on GitHub.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Messages stay on your own NAS Optional end-to-end encryption for conversations or channels	Installs on your own server with one command Familiar layout for people coming from Slack or Teams
Only runs on Synology NAS hardware Closed source	You have to run and maintain the server yourself Covers chat basics rather than a large integration ecosystem
Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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