Element Call vs Tinode
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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Compare Element Call with
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Compare Tinode with
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Feature Element Call Tinode Category Matrix & XMPP Matrix & XMPP License AGPL-3.0 GPL-3.0 Language TypeScript Go Setup difficulty Hard Medium Min. RAM 1,024 MB 256 MB Deployment docker docker, binary GitHub stars ★ 984 ★ 13,452 First released 2022 2016 Replaces Zoom, Google Meet WhatsApp, Slack
Why pick each one
Choose Element Call if… Strong encryption Federated via Matrix No app install needed Element Call details Choose Tinode if… Good developer foundation Multiple clients Lightweight Tinode details
Frequently asked questions Is Element Call or Tinode better? Tinode is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Element Call if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Element Call and Tinode free and open-source? Yes. Element Call is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tinode under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Element Call and Tinode with Docker? Element Call: yes. Tinode: yes.