Jami vs MiroTalk
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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Jami
Fully distributed, peer-to-peer encrypted communication
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MiroTalk
Free WebRTC video conferencing and meeting rooms
| Feature | Jami | MiroTalk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 41 | ★ 4,667 |
| First released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp | Zoom, Google Meet |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Jami or MiroTalk better?
MiroTalk is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Jami if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Jami and MiroTalk free and open-source?
Yes. Jami is licensed under GPL-3.0 and MiroTalk under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jami and MiroTalk with Docker?
Jami: check the project docs for container support. MiroTalk: yes.