Cinny vs matrix-corporal
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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matrix-corporal
Reconciliator and gateway for managed Matrix homeservers
| Feature | Cinny | matrix-corporal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,826 | ★ 163 |
| First released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Slack admin tools |
Why pick each one
Choose matrix-corporal if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Cinny or matrix-corporal better?
Cinny is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider matrix-corporal if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cinny and matrix-corporal free and open-source?
Yes. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and matrix-corporal under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cinny and matrix-corporal with Docker?
Cinny: yes. matrix-corporal: yes.