What it does
Prose is a workplace communication suite built on XMPP. Its official pages describe end-to-end encrypted messages and history, file sharing, integrations, and self-hosted deployment.
Prose centers on encrypted messaging, file sharing, and self-hosted servers. The pricing page lists a free Community setup on the customer’s server for up to 20 users, without support or updates, and a Business plan at €5 per user/month with guided setup, support, and unlimited users. The product page marks threads, audio/video calls, search, and SSO as planned, not current; no server or client was installed.
Strengths
- Messages and history are described as end-to-end encrypted.
- Offers a free self-hosted Community setup and paid Business support.
- The vendor describes Prose as open source and decentralized.
Watch out for
- Community is limited to 20 users and excludes support and updates.
- Threads, video calls, search, and SSO are marked planned.
Best for
- Small teams wanting self-hosted encrypted messaging
- Organizations wanting guided server setup and support
Sources
- Prose – All of your workplace communication lives here (Oct 25, 2026)
- Create your Prose server (Oct 25, 2026)