Peachpub vs Screego
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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Peachpub
Secure Scuttlebutt pub with a web interface for pub management
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Screego
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| Feature | Peachpub | Screego |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 10,478 |
| First released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Facebook, Instagram | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Peachpub if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose Screego if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 10.5k GitHub stars
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Peachpub or Screego better?
Screego is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Peachpub if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Peachpub and Screego free and open-source?
Yes. Peachpub is licensed under MIT and Screego under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Peachpub and Screego with Docker?
Peachpub: check the project docs for container support. Screego: check the project docs for container support.