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Metronome IM vs Snikket

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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ME Metronome IM Lightweight, fork-based XMPP communication server VS SN Snikket Easy self-hosted XMPP chat for groups
FeatureMetronome IMSnikket
CategoryMatrix & XMPPSocial Networks
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageLuaLua
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 175★ 437
First released20122020
ReplacesSlack, WhatsAppWhatsApp, Signal

Why pick each one

Choose Metronome IM if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Lua
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Metronome IM details

Choose Snikket if…

  • Very easy to deploy
  • Polished mobile apps
Snikket details

Frequently asked questions

Is Metronome IM or Snikket better?

Snikket is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Metronome IM if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Metronome IM and Snikket free and open-source?

Yes. Metronome IM is licensed under MIT and Snikket under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Metronome IM and Snikket with Docker?

Metronome IM: yes. Snikket: yes.

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