Element Web vs Matterbridge
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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Element Web
Glossy Matrix client for the web and desktop
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Matterbridge
Bridge messages between many chat platforms
| Feature | Element Web | Matterbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Team Chat |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,353 | ★ 7,547 |
| First released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams | Slack |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Element Web or Matterbridge better?
Element Web is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Matterbridge if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Element Web and Matterbridge free and open-source?
Yes. Element Web is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Matterbridge under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Element Web and Matterbridge with Docker?
Element Web: yes. Matterbridge: yes.