Element Call vs gomuks
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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Element Call
Encrypted group video calls on Matrix
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gomuks
Terminal-based Matrix client written in Go
| Feature | Element Call | gomuks |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 984 | ★ 1,706 |
| First released | 2022 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Zoom, Google Meet | Slack, Discord |
Why pick each one
Choose Element Call if…
- Strong encryption
- Federated via Matrix
- No app install needed
Choose gomuks if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Element Call or gomuks better?
gomuks is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Element Call if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Element Call and gomuks free and open-source?
Yes. Element Call is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and gomuks under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Element Call and gomuks with Docker?
Element Call: yes. gomuks: check the project docs for container support.