Screego vs Yeti-Switch

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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FeatureScreegoYeti-Switch
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-2.0
LanguageGoC++
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM50 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metalbare-metal
GitHub stars★ 10,478
First released20242020
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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 Yeti-Switch if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • Written in C++
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Yeti-Switch details

Frequently asked questions

Is Screego or Yeti-Switch better?

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

Are Screego and Yeti-Switch free and open-source?

Yes. Screego is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Yeti-Switch under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Screego and Yeti-Switch with Docker?

Screego: check the project docs for container support. Yeti-Switch: check the project docs for container support.

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