Screego vs soju

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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FeatureScreegosoju
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM50 MB64 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 10,478★ 1,000
First released20242020
ReplacesIRCCloud

Why pick each one

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
Screego details

Choose soju if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Go
soju details

Frequently asked questions

Is Screego or soju better?

Screego is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider soju if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Screego and soju free and open-source?

Yes. Screego is licensed under GPL-3.0 and soju under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Screego and soju with Docker?

Screego: check the project docs for container support. soju: yes.

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