Berty vs TrueConf
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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TrueConf
Platform for your corporate communications, based on the advanced
| Feature | Berty | TrueConf |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | Apache-2.0 | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Language | TypeScript | Docker |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,268 | — |
| 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 TrueConf if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Docker
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Berty or TrueConf better?
Neither is universally better. Berty has the larger community, while TrueConf is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Berty and TrueConf free and open-source?
Yes. Berty is licensed under Apache-2.0 and TrueConf under ⊘ Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Berty and TrueConf with Docker?
Berty: check the project docs for container support. TrueConf: yes.