Ergo vs Rustpad
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted chat & communication options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Ergo
Modern IRC server with IRCv3 and bouncer features
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Rustpad
Minimal collaborative real-time text editor
| Feature | Ergo | Rustpad |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,288 | ★ 4,070 |
| First released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Google Docs, Etherpad |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Ergo or Rustpad better?
Rustpad is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Ergo if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Ergo and Rustpad free and open-source?
Yes. Ergo is licensed under MIT and Rustpad under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ergo and Rustpad with Docker?
Ergo: yes. Rustpad: yes.