Gamja vs ZNC
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Gamja | ZNC |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 400 | ★ 2,123 |
| First released | 2020 | 2004 |
| Replaces | IRCCloud | 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Gamja or ZNC better?
Neither is universally better. ZNC 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 ZNC free and open-source?
Yes. Gamja is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and ZNC under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gamja and ZNC with Docker?
Gamja: check the project docs for container support. ZNC: yes.