What does Linger replace?

Linger is a free alternative to Discord Nitro ($119.88/yr).

Is Linger open source?

Yes. Linger is licensed under AGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. Linger is a server app you run on your own server.

A free, open-source alternative to Discord Nitro. Switching saves $119.88/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Self-hosted server

Early (alpha/beta) Active Open source · AGPL-3.0 Linux Self-hostable

itsMattGuenther/Linger5★last push Oct 17, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Pre-1.0 and two months old; text, voice and files only (no screen sharing), with no Mac or iPhone app yet.

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on linger-site.netlify.app.

What does Linger replace?: Linger is a free alternative to Discord Nitro ($119.88/yr).
Is Linger open source?: Yes. Linger is licensed under AGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does Linger run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host Linger?: Yes. Linger is a server app you run on your own server.