A lightweight, privacy-first alternative to Discord built by a passionate team.
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.
We believe your conversations should stay private. Claddo is built with end-to-end encryption as a standard.
No bloat, no unnecessary features. Claddo focuses on delivering a fast, responsive experience on any device.
Make Claddo your own with themes, plugins, and a modular architecture that lets you choose what features you need.
Everything you need to connect
Claddo is packed with features designed for modern communication.
Private, encrypted one-to-one conversations with friends and colleagues.
Create spaces for your communities with customizable permissions and roles.
Crystal clear calls with low latency and minimal bandwidth usage.
Organize your groups with channels, categories, and custom branding.
Personalize your experience with themes and extend functionality with plugins.
Granular control over your data and who can contact you.
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 |
Our journey so far
We're currently in active development and preparing for beta!
Q3 2024
Market research, technical feasibility studies, and initial planning.
Q4 2024
UI/UX design, branding, and initial prototyping.
Q1 2025
Backend infrastructure, API development, and basic client functionality.
Q3 2025
Closed beta testing with select communities and early adopters.
Q5 2025
Official public release with all core features implemented.
Modern technology stack
Claddo is built using cutting-edge technologies for performance and scalability.
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