Elementvsmautrix-meta
Two self-hosted Instant Messaging projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Element | mautrix-meta | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #9 of 13 in Instant Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 13 621 | 460 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +119 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.12.33 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.2610.0 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Element scores 76/100 against 52/100 for mautrix-meta, so it is the safer default.
Element ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for mautrix-meta.
If you want the quickest setup, Element is easier to run; mautrix-meta needs more configuration.
Element is growing faster right now (+119 stars in 30 days).
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