Voice Chat,
Reimagined
High-performance voice, video, and virtual LAN for gaming communities. Zero-knowledge servers. Self-hosted.
Everything You Need to Communicate
Built from the ground up for gaming communities. No compromises.
Crystal Clear Voice
Opus codec at 48kHz with AI-powered noise suppression. End-to-end encrypted - servers only relay encrypted audio.
- Opus 48kHz Stereo
- RNNoise AI Suppression
- E2E Encrypted
Screen Sharing
Hardware-accelerated H.264/H.265 encoding. Share your screen or individual windows with zero-knowledge relay.
- NVENC/AMF/QuickSync
- Window & Monitor Capture
- E2E Encrypted
Text Chat
Per-channel encrypted messaging with file sharing. Servers never see your messages or files.
- E2E Encrypted
- File Attachments
- Image Previews
Privacy by Design
Unlike other platforms, SquadChord is built with security as a core principle, not an afterthought. Your conversations are truly private.
Zero-Knowledge Servers
Servers only relay encrypted data - they never see your voice, messages, or files. True privacy by design.
End-to-End Encryption
ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption for voice, video, messages, and file transfers. Decryption keys never leave your device.
Identity-Based Auth
ED25519 cryptographic keys. No passwords to leak, phish, or forget. Your identity is yours.
Zero-Knowledge Backup
Cloud sync your identity and settings. Encrypted client-side with Argon2id - we never see your data.
LAN Gaming, Anywhere
Play LAN-only games with friends across the internet. No port forwarding, no complex setup. Just click "Join VPN" and you're on the same network.
- Hamachi-style virtual LAN tunneling
- Automatic IP assignment (10.254.x.x subnet)
- Direct P2P connections on local networks
- End-to-end encrypted VPN traffic
- Works with any LAN game
Power User Features
Advanced features for streamers, content creators, and competitive gamers.
Replay Buffer
Save the last 30 seconds with a hotkey. Perfect for capturing gaming moments you didn't expect.
Auto-Stream
Configure programs to auto-share when launched. Start your game, streaming starts automatically.
Twitch Integration
Stream to Twitch while saving bandwidth. You can stream only to SquadChord and the server relays to Twitch for you.
Overlay Mode
See who's talking while gaming in fullscreen. Minimal, unobtrusive overlay with avatars.
Multi-Monitor Layouts
Watch your entire squad on a second monitor. The stream viewer automatically adapts to your display orientation for the best viewing experience.
- Landscape mode: Streams tile in a grid layout for widescreen monitors
- Portrait mode: Streams stack vertically like a command center
- Auto-detect: Instantly adapts when you rotate or resize the window
Built for Performance
Written in Rust for maximum performance. Every millisecond matters.
Technical Excellence
SquadChord uses a Selective Forwarding Unit (SFU) architecture. The server never decodes or re-encodes your audio or video - it just forwards packets to subscribers.
- Lock-free routing with DashMap
- Async I/O with Tokio runtime
- Zero-copy packet forwarding
- Hardware codec acceleration
- Adaptive bitrate streaming
- QUIC transport protocol
Powerful Moderation
Build a curated community with granular permission controls and moderation tools.
Application System
Review and approve new members before they can join.
Server-Side Mute
Enforce mutes that users cannot bypass locally.
Kick & Ban
Remove problem users with optional ban reasons.
Channel Hierarchy
Organize with categories and nested channels.
5-Tier Trust System
Each level inherits permissions from levels below. Customize access to moderation tools, channel creation, and more.
Available Everywhere
Native performance on every platform. Written in Rust for speed and reliability.
How We Compare
See how SquadChord stacks up against the alternatives
| Feature | SquadChord | Discord | TeamSpeak |
|---|---|---|---|
| End-to-End Encryption | |||
| Zero-Knowledge Servers | |||
| Virtual LAN (VPN) | |||
| Self-Hosted Option | ?* | ||
| Replay Buffer | |||
| Auto-Stream Detection | |||
| Game Overlay | |||
| Hardware Acceleration | |||
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium | Paid |
Comparison based on publicly available features as of January 2026. Discord and TeamSpeak are trademarks of their respective owners.
* TeamSpeak 6 server binaries are not publicly available at time of comparison.