Databag
Federated, end-to-end encrypted messaging service for the web, iOS, and Android, supporting text, photos, video, and WebRTC video and audio calls.
Little to no recent activity. Treat as unmaintained until proven otherwise.
Commit activity more than 4% of tracked projects; popularity more than 42%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 1.5k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v1.1.1021 · 20 Jun 2024 |
| Repo updated | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 |
| Built with | Docker |
Is Databag actively maintained?
Development is ongoing. The repository recorded 4 commits over the same window, and the last three months alone account for 1 of them.
The last tagged release, v1.1.1021, is over 2 years old. If you deploy, expect to build from the default branch rather than a stable tag.
Databag ranks #35 of 46 tracked communication - custom communication systems projects. Several better-maintained options exist in the same category — they are listed below.
What Databag actually does
Databag is a federated and end-to-end encrypted messaging service available on the web and mobile platforms. It facilitates text, photo, and video sharing, alongside WebRTC-based audio and video calls, operating outside of centralised provider infrastructure.
Best fit: Self-hosters who want a decentralised and encrypted communication channel across multiple devices without relying on third-party servers.
Worth knowing: The development activity is low, meaning you might encounter unresolved bugs or lack timely security patches for newly discovered vulnerabilities.
Deployment notes
Since it runs via Docker, you will typically need to configure persistent volumes for data storage and place the container behind a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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