Cinny vs Openfire Pade Plugin
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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Openfire Pade Plugin
Meetings and messaging plugin for Openfire
| Feature | Cinny | Openfire Pade Plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,826 | ★ 60 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Zoom, Slack |
Why pick each one
Choose Openfire Pade Plugin if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Cinny or Openfire Pade Plugin better?
Cinny is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Openfire Pade Plugin if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cinny and Openfire Pade Plugin free and open-source?
Yes. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Openfire Pade Plugin under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cinny and Openfire Pade Plugin with Docker?
Cinny: yes. Openfire Pade Plugin: check the project docs for container support.