Jami Server Bridge vs Papercups
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted chat & communication options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Jami Server Bridge
Self-hosted name registry and bridge for the Jami network
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Papercups
Open-source live chat and customer messaging
| Feature | Jami Server Bridge | Papercups |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C++ | Elixir |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 400 | ★ 6,097 |
| First released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Skype, Zoom | Intercom, Drift |
Why pick each one
Choose Papercups if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 6.1k GitHub stars
- Written in Elixir
Frequently asked questions
Is Jami Server Bridge or Papercups better?
Neither is universally better. Papercups has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Jami Server Bridge and Papercups free and open-source?
Yes. Jami Server Bridge is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Papercups under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jami Server Bridge and Papercups with Docker?
Jami Server Bridge: yes. Papercups: yes.