Berty vs Mlmmj Web
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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Mlmmj Web
Simple web frontend for Mlmmj mailing list management
| Feature | Berty | Mlmmj Web |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,268 | — |
| First released | 2018 | 2024 |
| 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 Mlmmj Web if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Berty or Mlmmj Web better?
Neither is universally better. Berty has the larger community, while Mlmmj Web is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Berty and Mlmmj Web free and open-source?
Yes. Berty is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Mlmmj Web under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Berty and Mlmmj Web with Docker?
Berty: check the project docs for container support. Mlmmj Web: check the project docs for container support.