Matrix IRC BridgevsMatrix Signal bridge
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Matrix IRC Bridge | Matrix Signal bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 5 in Bridges | #21 of 33 in Communication |
| GitHub stars | 507 | 677 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 14 |
| Latest release | 4.0.1 · 26 Oct 2026 | v0.2610.0 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Matrix IRC Bridge scores 58/100 against 54/100 for Matrix Signal bridge, so it is the safer default.
Matrix Signal bridge ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Matrix IRC Bridge.
Matrix Signal bridge is growing faster right now (+4 stars in 30 days).
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