Chatmail vs Quicksy Bridge
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Chatmail
Minimal, instant-onboarding mail server for Delta Chat
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Quicksy Bridge
XMPP gateway providing phone-number based messaging
| Feature | Chatmail | Quicksy Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mail Servers | Chat & Communication |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 476 | ★ 3,000 |
| First released | 2023 | 2018 |
| Replaces | WhatsApp, Signal |
Why pick each one
Choose Chatmail if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Chatmail or Quicksy Bridge better?
Neither is universally better. Quicksy Bridge has the larger community, while Chatmail is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Chatmail and Quicksy Bridge free and open-source?
Yes. Chatmail is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Quicksy Bridge under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Chatmail and Quicksy Bridge with Docker?
Chatmail: yes. Quicksy Bridge: yes.