aioxmpp vs FluffyChat
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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aioxmpp
Pure-Python XMPP client library and toolkit
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FluffyChat
Cute, cross-platform Matrix messenger
| Feature | aioxmpp | FluffyChat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Dart |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 216 | ★ 3,039 |
| First released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Slack bots | WhatsApp, Telegram |
Why pick each one
Choose aioxmpp if…
- Released under the LGPL-3.0 license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Choose FluffyChat if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Dart
Frequently asked questions
Is aioxmpp or FluffyChat better?
FluffyChat 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 FluffyChat free and open-source?
Yes. aioxmpp is licensed under LGPL-3.0 and FluffyChat under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run aioxmpp and FluffyChat with Docker?
aioxmpp: check the project docs for container support. FluffyChat: check the project docs for container support.