Cinny vs matrix-nio
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-nio
Python library for building Matrix clients and bots
| Feature | Cinny | matrix-nio |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | ISC |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,826 | ★ 706 |
| First released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Slack bot SDK |
Why pick each one
Choose matrix-nio if…
- Released under the ISC license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Cinny or matrix-nio better?
Cinny is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider matrix-nio if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cinny and matrix-nio free and open-source?
Yes. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and matrix-nio under ISC. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cinny and matrix-nio with Docker?
Cinny: yes. matrix-nio: check the project docs for container support.