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Element X vs Tigase XMPP Server

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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EL Element X Next-generation fast Matrix client for mobile VS TI Tigase XMPP Server Highly scalable XMPP/Jabber messaging server
FeatureElement XTigase XMPP Server
CategoryMatrix & XMPPMatrix & XMPP
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageSwiftJava
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM64 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 912★ 358
First released20222004
ReplacesWhatsApp, SignalSlack, WhatsApp

Why pick each one

Choose Element X if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Written in Swift
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Element X details

Choose Tigase XMPP Server if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Java
Tigase XMPP Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Element X or Tigase XMPP Server better?

Element X is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tigase XMPP Server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Element X and Tigase XMPP Server free and open-source?

Yes. Element X is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tigase XMPP Server under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Element X and Tigase XMPP Server with Docker?

Element X: check the project docs for container support. Tigase XMPP Server: yes.

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