Berty vs Mailing List Manager
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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Mailing List Manager
Simple and efficient mailing list manager
| Feature | Berty | Mailing List Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| 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 Mailing List Manager if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Berty or Mailing List Manager better?
Neither is universally better. Berty has the larger community, while Mailing List Manager is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Berty and Mailing List Manager free and open-source?
Yes. Berty is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Mailing List Manager under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Berty and Mailing List Manager with Docker?
Berty: check the project docs for container support. Mailing List Manager: check the project docs for container support.