Cinny vs Commet
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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Cinny
Simple, elegant and secure Matrix client
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Commet
Cross-platform Matrix client built with Flutter
| Feature | Cinny | Commet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Dart |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,826 | ★ 100 |
| First released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Discord, Slack |
Why pick each one
Choose Commet if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Dart
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Cinny or Commet better?
Neither is universally better. Cinny has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Cinny and Commet free and open-source?
Yes. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Commet under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cinny and Commet with Docker?
Cinny: yes. Commet: check the project docs for container support.