Dino vs Peer-calls
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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Dino
Modern XMPP chat client for the desktop
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Peer-calls
Group peer to peer video calls for everyone
| Feature | Dino | Peer-calls |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Chat & Communication |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Vala | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,472 | ★ 1,903 |
| First released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Skype, Slack | BigBlueButton, Skype, Zoom |
Why pick each one
Choose Dino if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in Vala
Choose Peer-calls if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Dino or Peer-calls better?
Neither is universally better. Dino has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Dino and Peer-calls free and open-source?
Yes. Dino is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Peer-calls under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dino and Peer-calls with Docker?
Dino: check the project docs for container support. Peer-calls: check the project docs for container support.