qTox 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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qTox
Peer-to-peer encrypted messaging and calls over Tox
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WorkAdventure
Virtual office / virtual conference application presented as a 16-bit
| Feature | qTox | WorkAdventure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,977 | ★ 5,696 |
| First released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Skype, WhatsApp | — |
Why pick each one
Choose qTox if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Active community (5k GitHub stars)
- Written in C++
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
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 qTox or WorkAdventure better?
Neither is universally better. WorkAdventure has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are qTox and WorkAdventure free and open-source?
Yes. qTox is licensed under GPL-3.0 and WorkAdventure under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run qTox and WorkAdventure with Docker?
qTox: check the project docs for container support. WorkAdventure: yes.