MiroTalk vs Soketi
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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MiroTalk
Free WebRTC video conferencing and meeting rooms
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Soketi
Self-hostable WebSocket server compatible with Pusher
| Feature | MiroTalk | Soketi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,667 | ★ 5,631 |
| First released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Zoom, Google Meet | Pusher |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is MiroTalk or Soketi better?
Neither is universally better. Soketi has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are MiroTalk and Soketi free and open-source?
Yes. MiroTalk is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Soketi under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MiroTalk and Soketi with Docker?
MiroTalk: yes. Soketi: yes.