Tinode vs Quicksy Bridge
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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Tinode
Open-source instant messaging server
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Quicksy Bridge
XMPP gateway providing phone-number based messaging
| Feature | Tinode | Quicksy Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Chat & Communication |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,452 | ★ 3,000 |
| First released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Replaces | WhatsApp, Slack | WhatsApp, Signal |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Tinode or Quicksy Bridge better?
Tinode is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Quicksy Bridge if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Tinode and Quicksy Bridge free and open-source?
Yes. Tinode is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Quicksy Bridge under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tinode and Quicksy Bridge with Docker?
Tinode: yes. Quicksy Bridge: yes.