Bonfire vs Revolt
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Bonfire
Federated social networking toolkit for communities
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Revolt
Open-source chat platform for communities
| Feature | Bonfire | Revolt |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Team Chat |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Elixir | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 930 | ★ 3,203 |
| First released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Facebook Groups, Discord | Discord |
Why pick each one
Choose Bonfire if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Elixir
Frequently asked questions
Is Bonfire or Revolt better?
Revolt is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Bonfire if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Bonfire and Revolt free and open-source?
Yes. Bonfire is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Revolt under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bonfire and Revolt with Docker?
Bonfire: yes. Revolt: yes.