Cinny vs PeerTube Plugin LiveChat
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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PeerTube Plugin LiveChat
Plugin adding live chat to PeerTube streams
| Feature | Cinny | PeerTube Plugin LiveChat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,826 | ★ 109 |
| First released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Twitch chat |
Why pick each one
Choose PeerTube Plugin LiveChat if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Cinny or PeerTube Plugin LiveChat better?
Cinny is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider PeerTube Plugin LiveChat if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Cinny and PeerTube Plugin LiveChat free and open-source?
Yes. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and PeerTube Plugin LiveChat under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cinny and PeerTube Plugin LiveChat with Docker?
Cinny: yes. PeerTube Plugin LiveChat: check the project docs for container support.