Mlmmj Web vs SimpleX Chat
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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Mlmmj Web
Simple web frontend for Mlmmj mailing list management
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SimpleX Chat
Private messenger without any user identifiers
| Feature | Mlmmj Web | SimpleX Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Haskell |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 19,211 |
| First released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Replaces | — | Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram |
Why pick each one
Choose Mlmmj Web if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Mlmmj Web or SimpleX Chat better?
Neither is universally better. SimpleX Chat has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Mlmmj Web and SimpleX Chat free and open-source?
Yes. Mlmmj Web is licensed under MIT and SimpleX Chat under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mlmmj Web and SimpleX Chat with Docker?
Mlmmj Web: check the project docs for container support. SimpleX Chat: yes.