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Element Web vs Revolt

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 Web Glossy Matrix client for the web and desktop VS RE Revolt Open-source chat platform for communities
FeatureElement WebRevolt
CategoryMatrix & XMPPTeam Chat
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptRust
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 13,353★ 3,203
First released20162021
ReplacesSlack, Discord, Microsoft TeamsDiscord

Why pick each one

Choose Element Web if…

  • Most mature Matrix client
  • Active development
Element Web details

Choose Revolt if…

  • Familiar Discord-like UX
  • Community-focused
  • Self-hostable
Revolt details

Frequently asked questions

Is Element Web or Revolt better?

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

Are Element Web and Revolt free and open-source?

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

Can I run Element Web and Revolt with Docker?

Element Web: yes. Revolt: yes.

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