Berty vs Wazo
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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Wazo
Full-featured IPBX solution built atop Asterisk with integrated Web
| Feature | Berty | Wazo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal |
| 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 Wazo if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Berty or Wazo better?
Neither is universally better. Berty has the larger community, while Wazo is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Berty and Wazo free and open-source?
Yes. Berty is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Wazo under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Berty and Wazo with Docker?
Berty: check the project docs for container support. Wazo: check the project docs for container support.