Element Web vs Poezio
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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Poezio
Console XMPP client modeled after IRC clients
| Feature | Element Web | Poezio |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 32 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,353 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2016 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams | Slack |
Why pick each one
Choose Poezio if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 32 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Element Web or Poezio better?
Element Web is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Poezio if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Element Web and Poezio free and open-source?
Yes. Element Web is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Poezio under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Element Web and Poezio with Docker?
Element Web: yes. Poezio: check the project docs for container support.