Berty vs WorkAdventure
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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WorkAdventure
Virtual office / virtual conference application presented as a 16-bit
| Feature | Berty | WorkAdventure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,268 | ★ 5,696 |
| First released | 2018 | 2026 |
| 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 WorkAdventure if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 5.7k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Berty or WorkAdventure better?
Neither is universally better. Berty has the larger community, while WorkAdventure is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Berty and WorkAdventure free and open-source?
Yes. Berty is licensed under Apache-2.0 and WorkAdventure under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Berty and WorkAdventure with Docker?
Berty: check the project docs for container support. WorkAdventure: yes.