Sliding Sync Proxy vs Converse.js
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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Sliding Sync Proxy
Standalone sync proxy enabling fast Matrix clients
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Converse.js
Web-based XMPP/Jabber chat client
| Feature | Sliding Sync Proxy | Converse.js |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 282 | ★ 3,285 |
| First released | 2022 | 2013 |
| Replaces | — | Slack |
Why pick each one
Choose Sliding Sync Proxy if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Converse.js if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Sliding Sync Proxy or Converse.js better?
Converse.js is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Sliding Sync Proxy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Sliding Sync Proxy and Converse.js free and open-source?
Yes. Sliding Sync Proxy is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Converse.js under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Sliding Sync Proxy and Converse.js with Docker?
Sliding Sync Proxy: yes. Converse.js: yes.