Libervia vs Movim
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Libervia
Multi-frontend XMPP communication ecosystem
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Movim
Social and chat platform built on XMPP
| Feature | Libervia | Movim |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 50 | ★ 2,038 |
| First released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Slack, Facebook | Facebook, Slack |
Why pick each one
Choose Libervia if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Movim if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Libervia or Movim better?
Movim 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 Libervia and Movim free and open-source?
Yes. Libervia is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Movim under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Libervia and Movim with Docker?
Libervia: check the project docs for container support. Movim: yes.