Toxic vs FluffyChat
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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Toxic
Terminal-based client for the Tox messaging network
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FluffyChat
Cute, cross-platform Matrix messenger
| Feature | Toxic | FluffyChat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | Dart |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,301 | ★ 3,039 |
| First released | 2014 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Skype, WhatsApp | WhatsApp, Telegram |
Why pick each one
Choose Toxic if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Active community (1.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in C
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Choose FluffyChat if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Dart
Frequently asked questions
Is Toxic or FluffyChat better?
FluffyChat is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Toxic if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Toxic and FluffyChat free and open-source?
Yes. Toxic is licensed under GPL-3.0 and FluffyChat under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Toxic and FluffyChat with Docker?
Toxic: check the project docs for container support. FluffyChat: check the project docs for container support.