Soketi vs WorkAdventure
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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WorkAdventure
Virtual office / virtual conference application presented as a 16-bit
| Feature | Soketi | WorkAdventure |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ★ 5,696 |
| First released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Pusher | — |
Why pick each one
Choose WorkAdventure if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 5.7k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Soketi or WorkAdventure better?
Neither is universally better. WorkAdventure 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 WorkAdventure free and open-source?
Yes. Soketi is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and WorkAdventure under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Soketi and WorkAdventure with Docker?
Soketi: yes. WorkAdventure: yes.