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The privacy of self-hosting without the headache. No Docker, no servers to manage. Just pure, private group chat for your community.

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What is Campfire?

Campfire is a modern, self-hosted group chat application created by the team at Basecamp (makers of HEY and Basecamp). It's a return to simple, sanity-preserving communication.

Unlike Slack or Teams, you own the software. There are no per-user fees, no data mining, and no feature bloat. It's chat, perfected.

  • Room-based messaging (Public & Private)
  • Works on every device (Mobile PWA)
  • Blazing fast message search
  • You own 100% of your data
Learn more at once.com/campfire
Campfire UI

The "Self-Hosting" Barrier

Self-hosting offers freedom, but the setup is a nightmare for most.

The Hard Way

  • Buy a VPS and secure Linux
  • Configure Docker & containers
  • Manage DNS records manually
  • Handle SSL certificates renewals
  • Set up automated backups yourself

$ ssh [email protected]

$ docker-compose up -d

Error: port 80 already in use

$ sudo systemctl status nginx

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The CampfireCloud Way

  • Instant server provisioning
  • Automated HTTPS & SSL
  • Daily encrypted off-site backups
  • Custom subdomain (yourteam.campfirecloud.com)
  • Zero terminal access required
Deploy Campfire Now

Takes less than 5 minutes

Batteries Included Hosting

We handle the boring infrastructure bits so you can focus on chatting.

One-Click Deploy

Spin up a fully configured server instantly. No DevOps knowledge required.

Custom Domains

Use our subdomains or bring your own domain with automatic SSL.

Daily Backups

We snapshot your data every 24 hours and store it securely off-site.

Isolated Resources

Your instance runs on its own virtual machine, not a shared container.

Private & Secure

Enterprise-grade server hardening and firewalls configured by default.

Scale Ready

Handles 250 to 10,000+ concurrent users without breaking a sweat.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

You pay for the server management. The software is yours.

Community

$19 /month

Perfect for small groups and hobby communities.

  • Up to 50 users
  • 10GB Storage
  • Daily Backups
  • Community Support
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Pro

$49 /month

For growing teams and serious course creators.

  • Unlimited users
  • 50GB Storage
  • Hourly Backups
  • Priority Support
  • Custom Domain Support
Choose Pro

Business

$99 /month

Dedicated resources for large organizations.

  • Unlimited users
  • 500GB Storage
  • Real-time Backups
  • Dedicated Support Manager
Choose Business

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