Rustpad 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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Rustpad
Minimal collaborative real-time text editor
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Soketi
Self-hostable WebSocket server compatible with Pusher
| Feature | Rustpad | Soketi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,070 | ★ 5,631 |
| First released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Google Docs, Etherpad | Pusher |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Rustpad 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 Rustpad and Soketi free and open-source?
Yes. Rustpad is licensed under MIT and Soketi under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Rustpad and Soketi with Docker?
Rustpad: yes. Soketi: yes.