FluffyChat 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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FluffyChat
Cute, cross-platform Matrix messenger
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Openfire Pade Plugin
Meetings and messaging plugin for Openfire
| Feature | FluffyChat | Openfire Pade Plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Dart | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,039 | ★ 60 |
| First released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaces | WhatsApp, Telegram | Zoom, Slack |
Why pick each one
Choose FluffyChat if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Dart
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 FluffyChat or Openfire Pade Plugin better?
FluffyChat 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 FluffyChat and Openfire Pade Plugin free and open-source?
Yes. FluffyChat is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Openfire Pade Plugin under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FluffyChat and Openfire Pade Plugin with Docker?
FluffyChat: check the project docs for container support. Openfire Pade Plugin: check the project docs for container support.