Element Web vs PeerTube Plugin LiveChat
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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Element Web
Glossy Matrix client for the web and desktop
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PeerTube Plugin LiveChat
Plugin adding live chat to PeerTube streams
| Feature | Element Web | PeerTube Plugin LiveChat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,353 | ★ 109 |
| First released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams | Twitch chat |
Why pick each one
Choose PeerTube Plugin LiveChat if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Element Web or PeerTube Plugin LiveChat better?
Element Web is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider PeerTube Plugin LiveChat if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Element Web and PeerTube Plugin LiveChat free and open-source?
Yes. Element Web is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and PeerTube Plugin LiveChat under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Element Web and PeerTube Plugin LiveChat with Docker?
Element Web: yes. PeerTube Plugin LiveChat: check the project docs for container support.