# Matrix-Discord bridge vs OpenWA

> 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 | 16 357 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 | +351 ✓ |
| 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 (+351 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Matrix-Discord bridge](https://selfhost.directory/project/matrix-discord-bridge) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/matrix-discord-bridge.md)
- [OpenWA](https://selfhost.directory/project/openwa) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openwa.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/matrix-discord-bridge-vs-openwa