Berty vs MiroTalk C2C
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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Berty
Peer-to-peer messaging app that works offline
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MiroTalk C2C
Real-time cam-2-cam video calls & screen sharing, end-to-end
| Feature | Berty | MiroTalk C2C |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,268 | ★ 510 |
| First released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Replaces | WhatsApp, Signal | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Berty if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Mature project with 9.3k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose MiroTalk C2C if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Berty or MiroTalk C2C better?
Neither is universally better. Berty has the larger community, while MiroTalk C2C is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Berty and MiroTalk C2C free and open-source?
Yes. Berty is licensed under Apache-2.0 and MiroTalk C2C under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Berty and MiroTalk C2C with Docker?
Berty: check the project docs for container support. MiroTalk C2C: yes.