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aioxmpp vs Cinny

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted matrix & xmpp options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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AI aioxmpp Pure-Python XMPP client library and toolkit VS CI Cinny Simple, elegant and secure Matrix client
FeatureaioxmppCinny
CategoryMatrix & XMPPMatrix & XMPP
LicenseLGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePythonTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB64 MB
Deploymentsourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 216★ 3,826
First released20162021
ReplacesSlack botsSlack, Discord

Why pick each one

Choose aioxmpp if…

  • Released under the LGPL-3.0 license
  • Written in Python
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
aioxmpp details

Choose Cinny if…

  • Lightweight to host
  • Attractive interface
Cinny details

Frequently asked questions

Is aioxmpp or Cinny better?

Cinny is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider aioxmpp if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are aioxmpp and Cinny free and open-source?

Yes. aioxmpp is licensed under LGPL-3.0 and Cinny under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run aioxmpp and Cinny with Docker?

aioxmpp: check the project docs for container support. Cinny: yes.

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