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MiroTalk C2C vs The Lounge

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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MI MiroTalk C2C Real-time cam-2-cam video calls & screen sharing, end-to-end VS TH The Lounge Modern, self-hosted web IRC client
FeatureMiroTalk C2CThe Lounge
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 510★ 6,309
First released20202014
Replaces—IRCCloud, Slack

Why pick each one

Choose MiroTalk C2C if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in JavaScript
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
MiroTalk C2C details

Choose The Lounge if…

  • Great IRC experience in the browser
  • Multi-user support
The Lounge details

Frequently asked questions

Is MiroTalk C2C or The Lounge better?

The Lounge is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider MiroTalk C2C if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are MiroTalk C2C and The Lounge free and open-source?

Yes. MiroTalk C2C is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and The Lounge under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run MiroTalk C2C and The Lounge with Docker?

MiroTalk C2C: yes. The Lounge: yes.

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