Cinny vs Movim
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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Compare Movim with
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Feature Cinny Movim Category Matrix & XMPP Matrix & XMPP License AGPL-3.0 AGPL-3.0 Language TypeScript PHP Setup difficulty Easy Medium Min. RAM 64 MB 512 MB Deployment docker, bare-metal, source docker, bare-metal, source GitHub stars ★ 3,826 ★ 2,038 First released 2021 2010 Replaces Slack, Discord Facebook, Slack
Why pick each one
Choose Cinny if… Lightweight to host Attractive interface Cinny details Choose Movim if… Released under the AGPL-3.0 license First-class Docker support for quick deployment Active community (2k GitHub stars) Written in PHP Movim details
Frequently asked questions Is Cinny or Movim better? Cinny is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Movim if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cinny and Movim free and open-source? Yes. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Movim under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cinny and Movim with Docker? Cinny: yes. Movim: yes.