Cinny vs Sliding Sync Proxy
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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Sliding Sync Proxy
Standalone sync proxy enabling fast Matrix clients
| Feature | Cinny | Sliding Sync Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,826 | ★ 282 |
| First released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Sliding Sync Proxy if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Cinny or Sliding Sync Proxy better?
Cinny is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Sliding Sync Proxy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cinny and Sliding Sync Proxy free and open-source?
Yes. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Sliding Sync Proxy under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cinny and Sliding Sync Proxy with Docker?
Cinny: yes. Sliding Sync Proxy: yes.