Isso vs Ergo
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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Isso
Lightweight self-hosted commenting server
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Ergo
Modern IRC server with IRCv3 and bouncer features
| Feature | Isso | Ergo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,296 | ★ 3,288 |
| First released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Disqus | Slack, Discord |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Isso or Ergo better?
Isso is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Ergo if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Isso and Ergo free and open-source?
Yes. Isso is licensed under MIT and Ergo under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Isso and Ergo with Docker?
Isso: yes. Ergo: yes.