ARN-Messager vs Screego
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted chat & communication options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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ARN-Messager
Bot which enables multiple Matrix users to use a single third-party IM
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Screego
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| Feature | ARN-Messager | Screego |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 10,478 |
| First released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Replaces | — | — |
Why pick each one
Choose ARN-Messager if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose Screego if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 10.5k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is ARN-Messager or Screego better?
Screego is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider ARN-Messager if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are ARN-Messager and Screego free and open-source?
Yes. ARN-Messager is licensed under AGPL-3.0-or-later and Screego under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ARN-Messager and Screego with Docker?
ARN-Messager: check the project docs for container support. Screego: check the project docs for container support.