ejabberd vs Maubot
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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ejabberd
Robust, scalable XMPP messaging server
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Maubot
Plugin-based bot framework for Matrix chat rooms
| Feature | ejabberd | Maubot |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Erlang | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,711 | ★ 891 |
| First released | 2002 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Slack, WhatsApp | Slack bots |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is ejabberd or Maubot better?
Neither is universally better. ejabberd has the larger community, while Maubot is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ejabberd and Maubot free and open-source?
Yes. ejabberd is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Maubot under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ejabberd and Maubot with Docker?
ejabberd: yes. Maubot: yes.