Gamja vs Typebot
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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Gamja
Simple, lightweight web-based IRC client
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Typebot
Conversational app builder (alternative to Typeform and Landbot)
| Feature | Gamja | Typebot |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 400 | ★ 10,248 |
| First released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Replaces | IRCCloud | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Gamja if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 32 MB RAM
Choose Typebot if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 10.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Gamja or Typebot better?
Neither is universally better. Typebot has the larger community, while Gamja is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Gamja and Typebot free and open-source?
Yes. Gamja is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Typebot under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gamja and Typebot with Docker?
Gamja: check the project docs for container support. Typebot: yes.