Ergo vs Soketi
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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Soketi
Self-hostable WebSocket server compatible with Pusher
| Feature | Ergo | Soketi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,288 | ★ 5,631 |
| First released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Pusher |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Ergo or Soketi better?
Soketi 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 Soketi free and open-source?
Yes. Ergo is licensed under MIT and Soketi under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ergo and Soketi with Docker?
Ergo: yes. Soketi: yes.