I see it's once again time to post this: https://taggart-tech.com/discord-alternatives
Discord Alternatives, Ranked

Building an online community takes more than tools. But the right tool can make all the difference.

@mttaggart what about the ones that don't have AI shoved down users' throats?
@admin I think you'll find the list refreshingly AI-free. While Discourse has plugins, they are optional and not default.

@mttaggart from rocket.chat's front page:

"AI-powered conversations

Automate the busywork, surface the right insights instantly, and keep your teams to drive
operational success."

@admin I would separate marketing hype from product reality. Again, optional modules and nothing doing in self-hosted.