Less is more than enough.
altBeta is a lightweight PWA messenger designed as a clean alternative to Discord and Telegram. No ads, no crypto wallets, no heavy UI frame traps—just fast, modular, and instant real-time communication that works directly in your browser.
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UIN: 47424
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Personal chat
Personal chat
- Haii :з
- Wassup bro
Install as PWA
Offline-first, instant loading, desktop and mobile support without app store friction.
WebSockets
PWA
Web Push
Philosophy & Principles
Most modern messengers are bloated with features you never asked for. We built altBeta around strict boundaries and complete control over your communication layer.
- Simple UI: Focus on pure text
- Simple API: Extensible and lightweight
- Readable backend: Clean modular architecture
- Accessible frontend: Fast PWA with no bloat
High-Performance Tech Stack
Built on modern, non-compromise engineering foundations designed for low latency and high concurrency.
| Layer | Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Backend Core | Java 25 |
Virtual Threads (Loom) for handling hundreds of thousands of concurrent WebSockets. |
| Database | SurrealDB |
Document + Graph model with built-in Live Queries for instant data updates. |
| Storage | RustFS |
Memory-safe, zero-overhead file system for attachments and avatars. |
| Frontend & Build | TypeScript + Bun |
Type-safe protocols and instant production builds. |
| Styling | alterNative.css |
Clean, classless/lightweight CSS design system without framework overhead. |
Bot API & Mini-Apps
altBeta treats bots as first-class citizens. Developers get simple abstractions to build interactive automation and mini-apps.
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