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Telegram Bot API Server vs MiroTalk

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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TE Telegram Bot API Server Self-hosted local Telegram Bot API server VS MI MiroTalk Free WebRTC video conferencing and meeting rooms
FeatureTelegram Bot API ServerMiroTalk
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseBSL-1.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageC++JavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 4,395★ 4,667
First released20212021
Replaces—Zoom, Google Meet

Why pick each one

Choose Telegram Bot API Server if…

  • Released under the BSL-1.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (4.4k GitHub stars)
  • Written in C++
Telegram Bot API Server details

Choose MiroTalk if…

  • Quick to deploy
  • Good feature set for free
MiroTalk details

Frequently asked questions

Is Telegram Bot API Server or MiroTalk better?

MiroTalk is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Telegram Bot API Server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Telegram Bot API Server and MiroTalk free and open-source?

Yes. Telegram Bot API Server is licensed under BSL-1.0 and MiroTalk under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Telegram Bot API Server and MiroTalk with Docker?

Telegram Bot API Server: yes. MiroTalk: yes.

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