Soketi vs Typebot
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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Soketi
Self-hostable WebSocket server compatible with Pusher
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Typebot
Conversational app builder (alternative to Typeform and Landbot)
| Feature | Soketi | Typebot |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,631 | ★ 10,248 |
| First released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Pusher | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Typebot if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 10.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Soketi or Typebot better?
Neither is universally better. Typebot has the larger community, while Soketi is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Soketi and Typebot free and open-source?
Yes. Soketi is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Typebot under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Soketi and Typebot with Docker?
Soketi: yes. Typebot: yes.