Dino vs Openfire Pade Plugin
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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Dino
Modern XMPP chat client for the desktop
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Openfire Pade Plugin
Meetings and messaging plugin for Openfire
| Feature | Dino | Openfire Pade Plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Vala | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,472 | ★ 60 |
| First released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Skype, Slack | Zoom, 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
Choose Openfire Pade Plugin if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Dino or Openfire Pade Plugin better?
Dino is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Openfire Pade Plugin if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Dino and Openfire Pade Plugin free and open-source?
Yes. Dino is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Openfire Pade Plugin under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dino and Openfire Pade Plugin with Docker?
Dino: check the project docs for container support. Openfire Pade Plugin: check the project docs for container support.