Berty vs Yeti-Switch
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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Yeti-Switch
Transit class4 softswitch(SBC) with integrated billing and routing
| Feature | Berty | Yeti-Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | C++ |
| 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 Yeti-Switch if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in C++
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Berty or Yeti-Switch better?
Neither is universally better. Berty has the larger community, while Yeti-Switch is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Berty and Yeti-Switch free and open-source?
Yes. Berty is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Yeti-Switch under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Berty and Yeti-Switch with Docker?
Berty: check the project docs for container support. Yeti-Switch: check the project docs for container support.