Prose vs Snikket
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Prose | Snikket |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Social Networks |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Vue | Lua |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 58 | ★ 437 |
| First released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Discord, Facebook Messenger, Signal | WhatsApp, Signal |
Why pick each one
Choose Prose if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Vue
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Prose or Snikket better?
Neither is universally better. Snikket has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Prose and Snikket free and open-source?
Yes. Prose is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Snikket under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Prose and Snikket with Docker?
Prose: check the project docs for container support. Snikket: yes.