Nheko vs Revolt
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Nheko
Desktop Matrix client with native Qt interface
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Revolt
Open-source chat platform for communities
| Feature | Nheko | Revolt |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Team Chat |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,472 | ★ 3,203 |
| First released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Discord |
Why pick each one
Choose Nheko if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in C++
Frequently asked questions
Is Nheko or Revolt better?
Neither is universally better. Revolt has the larger community, while Nheko is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Nheko and Revolt free and open-source?
Yes. Nheko is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Revolt under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nheko and Revolt with Docker?
Nheko: check the project docs for container support. Revolt: yes.