Prose vs Wesh Network
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 | Wesh Network |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Chat & Communication |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Vue | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 58 | ★ 248 |
| First released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Discord, Facebook Messenger, Signal | Signal, WhatsApp |
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
Choose Wesh Network if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Prose or Wesh Network better?
Neither is universally better. Wesh Network has the larger community, while Prose is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Prose and Wesh Network free and open-source?
Yes. Prose is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Wesh Network under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Prose and Wesh Network with Docker?
Prose: check the project docs for container support. Wesh Network: check the project docs for container support.