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Element Call vs MiroTalk

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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EL Element Call Encrypted group video calls on Matrix VS MI MiroTalk Free WebRTC video conferencing and meeting rooms
FeatureElement CallMiroTalk
CategoryMatrix & XMPPChat & Communication
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 984★ 4,667
First released20222021
ReplacesZoom, Google MeetZoom, Google Meet

Why pick each one

Choose Element Call if…

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

Choose MiroTalk if…

  • Quick to deploy
  • Good feature set for free
MiroTalk details

Frequently asked questions

Is Element Call or MiroTalk better?

MiroTalk 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 MiroTalk free and open-source?

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

Can I run Element Call and MiroTalk with Docker?

Element Call: yes. MiroTalk: yes.

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