Etherpad vs Libervia
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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Etherpad
Real-time collaborative document editor
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Libervia
Multi-frontend XMPP communication ecosystem
| Feature | Etherpad | Libervia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 18,481 | ★ 50 |
| First released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Google Docs | Slack, Facebook |
Why pick each one
Choose Libervia if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Etherpad or Libervia better?
Etherpad is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Libervia if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Etherpad and Libervia free and open-source?
Yes. Etherpad is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Libervia under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Etherpad and Libervia with Docker?
Etherpad: yes. Libervia: check the project docs for container support.