Draupnir vs Mjolnir
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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| Feature | Draupnir | Mjolnir |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 240 | ★ 442 |
| First released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Discord moderation bots | Discord moderation bots |
Why pick each one
Choose Draupnir if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Mjolnir if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Draupnir or Mjolnir better?
Neither is universally better. Mjolnir has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Draupnir and Mjolnir free and open-source?
Yes. Draupnir is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mjolnir under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Draupnir and Mjolnir with Docker?
Draupnir: yes. Mjolnir: yes.