Centrifugo vs Quicksy Bridge

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

Not the right match-up?
FeatureCentrifugoQuicksy Bridge
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageGoJava
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 10,590★ 3,000
First released20152018
ReplacesPusher, Firebase Realtime DatabaseWhatsApp, Signal

Why pick each one

Choose Centrifugo if…

  • Handles many connections
  • Easy to integrate
Centrifugo details

Choose Quicksy Bridge if…

  • Familiar onboarding
  • Open protocol
Quicksy Bridge details

Frequently asked questions

Is Centrifugo or Quicksy Bridge better?

Centrifugo is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Quicksy Bridge if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Centrifugo and Quicksy Bridge free and open-source?

Yes. Centrifugo is licensed under MIT and Quicksy Bridge under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Centrifugo and Quicksy Bridge with Docker?

Centrifugo: yes. Quicksy Bridge: yes.

Related comparisons