aioxmpp vs Dendrite
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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Dendrite
Second-generation Matrix homeserver written in Go
| Feature | aioxmpp | Dendrite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 216 | ★ 5,632 |
| First released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Slack bots | Slack, 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
Frequently asked questions
Is aioxmpp or Dendrite better?
Neither is universally better. Dendrite has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are aioxmpp and Dendrite free and open-source?
Yes. aioxmpp is licensed under LGPL-3.0 and Dendrite under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run aioxmpp and Dendrite with Docker?
aioxmpp: check the project docs for container support. Dendrite: yes.