Continuwuity vs Dendrite
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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Continuwuity
Community-maintained Rust Matrix homeserver
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Dendrite
Second-generation Matrix homeserver written in Go
| Feature | Continuwuity | Dendrite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Rust | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 700 | ★ 5,632 |
| First released | 2024 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Slack, Discord |
Why pick each one
Choose Continuwuity 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Continuwuity or Dendrite better?
Neither is universally better. Dendrite has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Continuwuity and Dendrite free and open-source?
Yes. Continuwuity is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Dendrite under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Continuwuity and Dendrite with Docker?
Continuwuity: yes. Dendrite: yes.