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Coqui Chat Synapse-MAS vs Tinode

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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CO Coqui Chat Synapse-MAS OAuth2 and OIDC authentication service for Matrix VS TI Tinode Open-source instant messaging server
FeatureCoqui Chat Synapse-MASTinode
CategoryMatrix & XMPPMatrix & XMPP
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguageRustGo
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binary, sourcedocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 277★ 13,452
First released20222016
Replaces—WhatsApp, Slack

Why pick each one

Choose Coqui Chat Synapse-MAS if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Rust
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Coqui Chat Synapse-MAS details

Choose Tinode if…

  • Good developer foundation
  • Multiple clients
  • Lightweight
Tinode details

Frequently asked questions

Is Coqui Chat Synapse-MAS or Tinode better?

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

Are Coqui Chat Synapse-MAS and Tinode free and open-source?

Yes. Coqui Chat Synapse-MAS is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Tinode under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Coqui Chat Synapse-MAS and Tinode with Docker?

Coqui Chat Synapse-MAS: yes. Tinode: yes.

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