Matterbridge vs Revolt
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted team chat options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Matterbridge
Bridge messages between many chat platforms
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Revolt
Open-source chat platform for communities
| Feature | Matterbridge | Revolt |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Team Chat | Team Chat |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,547 | ★ 3,203 |
| First released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Slack | Discord |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Matterbridge or Revolt better?
Neither is universally better. Matterbridge has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Matterbridge and Revolt free and open-source?
Yes. Matterbridge is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Revolt under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Matterbridge and Revolt with Docker?
Matterbridge: yes. Revolt: yes.