Tinodevsvocechat-server-rust
Two self-hosted Instant Messaging projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Tinode | vocechat-server-rust | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 42/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #13 of 13 in Instant Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 13 542 | 594 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +23 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 6 |
| Latest release | v0.25.3 · 4 Jul 2026 | v0.5.39 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Tinode scores 67/100 against 42/100 for vocechat-server-rust, so it is the safer default.
vocechat-server-rust ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Tinode.
If you want the quickest setup, vocechat-server-rust is easier to run; Tinode needs more configuration.
Tinode is growing faster right now (+23 stars in 30 days).
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