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Cinny vs Simple-Matrix-Bot-Lib

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 SI Simple-Matrix-Bot-Lib Beginner-friendly framework for Matrix bots
FeatureCinnySimple-Matrix-Bot-Lib
CategoryMatrix & XMPPMatrix & XMPP
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptPython
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcesource
GitHub stars★ 3,826★ 100
First released20212021
ReplacesSlack, DiscordSlack bot framework

Why pick each one

Choose Cinny if…

  • Lightweight to host
  • Attractive interface
Cinny details

Choose Simple-Matrix-Bot-Lib if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Written in Python
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Simple-Matrix-Bot-Lib details

Frequently asked questions

Is Cinny or Simple-Matrix-Bot-Lib better?

Neither is universally better. Cinny has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Cinny and Simple-Matrix-Bot-Lib free and open-source?

Yes. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Simple-Matrix-Bot-Lib under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Cinny and Simple-Matrix-Bot-Lib with Docker?

Cinny: yes. Simple-Matrix-Bot-Lib: check the project docs for container support.

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