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Cinny vs Bonfire

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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CI Cinny Simple, elegant and secure Matrix client VS BO Bonfire Federated social networking toolkit for communities
FeatureCinnyBonfire
CategoryMatrix & XMPPChat & Communication
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptElixir
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM64 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 3,826★ 930
First released20212020
ReplacesSlack, DiscordFacebook Groups, Discord

Why pick each one

Choose Cinny if…

  • Lightweight to host
  • Attractive interface
Cinny details

Choose Bonfire if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Elixir
Bonfire details

Frequently asked questions

Is Cinny or Bonfire better?

Cinny is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Bonfire if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Cinny and Bonfire free and open-source?

Yes. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Bonfire under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Cinny and Bonfire with Docker?

Cinny: yes. Bonfire: yes.

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