ejabberd vs PeerTube Plugin LiveChat
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted matrix & xmpp options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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ejabberd
Robust, scalable XMPP messaging server
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PeerTube Plugin LiveChat
Plugin adding live chat to PeerTube streams
| Feature | ejabberd | PeerTube Plugin LiveChat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Erlang | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,711 | ★ 109 |
| First released | 2002 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Slack, WhatsApp | Twitch chat |
Why pick each one
Choose PeerTube Plugin LiveChat if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is ejabberd or PeerTube Plugin LiveChat better?
Neither is universally better. ejabberd has the larger community, while PeerTube Plugin LiveChat is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ejabberd and PeerTube Plugin LiveChat free and open-source?
Yes. ejabberd is licensed under GPL-2.0 and PeerTube Plugin LiveChat under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ejabberd and PeerTube Plugin LiveChat with Docker?
ejabberd: yes. PeerTube Plugin LiveChat: check the project docs for container support.