Hookshot vs Screego
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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Hookshot
Matrix bridge for GitHub, GitLab, Jira and webhooks
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Screego
Screen sharing for developers
| Feature | Hookshot | Screego |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 442 | ★ 10,478 |
| First released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Slack | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Hookshot if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Screego if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 10.5k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Hookshot or Screego better?
Screego is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Hookshot if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Hookshot and Screego free and open-source?
Yes. Hookshot is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Screego under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hookshot and Screego with Docker?
Hookshot: yes. Screego: check the project docs for container support.