aioxmpp vs Tinode
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted matrix & xmpp options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | aioxmpp | Tinode |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 216 | ★ 13,452 |
| First released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Slack bots | WhatsApp, Slack |
Why pick each one
Choose aioxmpp if…
- Released under the LGPL-3.0 license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is aioxmpp or Tinode better?
Neither is universally better. Tinode has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are aioxmpp and Tinode free and open-source?
Yes. aioxmpp is licensed under LGPL-3.0 and Tinode under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run aioxmpp and Tinode with Docker?
aioxmpp: check the project docs for container support. Tinode: yes.