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Element Call vs Convos IRC

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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EL Element Call Encrypted group video calls on Matrix VS CO Convos IRC Always-online web IRC client you can self-host
FeatureElement CallConvos IRC
CategoryMatrix & XMPPMatrix & XMPP
LicenseAGPL-3.0Artistic-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptGo
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 984★ 1,188
First released20222012
ReplacesZoom, Google MeetSlack, IRCCloud

Why pick each one

Choose Element Call if…

  • Strong encryption
  • Federated via Matrix
  • No app install needed
Element Call details

Choose Convos IRC if…

  • Stays connected for you
  • Simple to deploy
Convos IRC details

Frequently asked questions

Is Element Call or Convos IRC better?

Convos IRC 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 Convos IRC free and open-source?

Yes. Element Call is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Convos IRC under Artistic-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Element Call and Convos IRC with Docker?

Element Call: yes. Convos IRC: yes.

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