Claddo A fresh way to connect

A lightweight, privacy-first alternative to Discord built by a passionate team.

About Claddo

A better way to build communities

Claddo is being developed as a next-generation social chat application with a focus on simplicity, privacy, and user experience.

Privacy First

We believe your conversations should stay private. Claddo is built with end-to-end encryption as a standard.

Lightweight

No bloat, no unnecessary features. Claddo focuses on delivering a fast, responsive experience on any device.

Customizable

Make Claddo your own with themes, plugins, and a modular architecture that lets you choose what features you need.

Features

Everything you need to connect

Claddo is packed with features designed for modern communication.

Direct Messaging

Private, encrypted one-to-one conversations with friends and colleagues.

Group Chats

Create spaces for your communities with customizable permissions and roles.

Voice & Video

Crystal clear calls with low latency and minimal bandwidth usage.

Custom Communities

Organize your groups with channels, categories, and custom branding.

Themes & Plugins

Personalize your experience with themes and extend functionality with plugins.

Privacy Controls

Granular control over your data and who can contact you.

Why Choose Claddo?

A fresh approach to chat

See how Claddo compares to other platforms.

Feature Claddo Discord Telegram
End-to-End Encryption Yes No Secret Chats Only
Open Source Yes No No
Resource Usage Lightweight Heavy Moderate
Customization Extensive Moderate Limited
Community Focus Yes Yes No

Development Roadmap

Our journey so far

We're currently in active development and preparing for beta!

Research & Planning

Q3 2024

Market research, technical feasibility studies, and initial planning.

Design Phase

Q4 2024

UI/UX design, branding, and initial prototyping.

Core Development

Q1 2025

Backend infrastructure, API development, and basic client functionality.

Testing & Beta

Q3 2025

Closed beta testing with select communities and early adopters.

Public Launch

Q5 2025

Official public release with all core features implemented.

Built With

Modern technology stack

Claddo is built using cutting-edge technologies for performance and scalability.

Node.js
React
MongoDB
Bootstrap

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Sign up to get notified when we launch our beta program.

Community

Join our growing community

Connect with us and other early adopters.

GitHub

Contribute to the project or report issues.

Twitter

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Discord

Chat with the team and other community members.