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Element Web vs Maubot

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 Web Glossy Matrix client for the web and desktop VS MA Maubot Plugin-based bot framework for Matrix chat rooms
FeatureElement WebMaubot
CategoryMatrix & XMPPMatrix & XMPP
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 13,353★ 891
First released20162018
ReplacesSlack, Discord, Microsoft TeamsSlack bots

Why pick each one

Choose Element Web if…

  • Most mature Matrix client
  • Active development
Element Web details

Choose Maubot if…

  • Extensible with plugins
  • Easy plugin management
Maubot details

Frequently asked questions

Is Element Web or Maubot better?

Element Web is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Maubot if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Element Web and Maubot free and open-source?

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

Can I run Element Web and Maubot with Docker?

Element Web: yes. Maubot: yes.

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