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Cinny vs Maubot

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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CI Cinny Simple, elegant and secure Matrix client VS MA Maubot Plugin-based bot framework for Matrix chat rooms
FeatureCinnyMaubot
CategoryMatrix & XMPPMatrix & XMPP
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 3,826★ 891
First released20212018
ReplacesSlack, DiscordSlack bots

Why pick each one

Choose Cinny if…

  • Lightweight to host
  • Attractive interface
Cinny details

Choose Maubot if…

  • Extensible with plugins
  • Easy plugin management
Maubot details

Frequently asked questions

Is Cinny or Maubot better?

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

Are Cinny and Maubot free and open-source?

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

Can I run Cinny and Maubot with Docker?

Cinny: yes. Maubot: yes.

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