Matrix-Discord bridgevsOpenWA
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Matrix-Discord bridge | OpenWA | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 55/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 5 in Bridges | #2 of 19 in API Management |
| GitHub stars | 507 | 16 351 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 | +345 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.7.7 · 16 Aug 2026 | v0.26.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenWA scores 77/100 against 55/100 for Matrix-Discord bridge, so it is the safer default.
OpenWA ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Matrix-Discord bridge.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenWA is easier to run; Matrix-Discord bridge needs more configuration.
OpenWA is growing faster right now (+345 stars in 30 days).
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