Dino vs Matterbridge
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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Dino
Modern XMPP chat client for the desktop
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Matterbridge
Bridge messages between many chat platforms
| Feature | Dino | Matterbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Team Chat |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Vala | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,472 | ★ 7,547 |
| First released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Skype, Slack | Slack |
Why pick each one
Choose Dino if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in Vala
Frequently asked questions
Is Dino or Matterbridge better?
Neither is universally better. Matterbridge has the larger community, while Dino is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Dino and Matterbridge free and open-source?
Yes. Dino is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Matterbridge under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dino and Matterbridge with Docker?
Dino: check the project docs for container support. Matterbridge: yes.