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Tinode vs Slidge

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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TI Tinode Open-source instant messaging server VS SL Slidge XMPP-to-anything puppeteering bridge framework
FeatureTinodeSlidge
CategoryMatrix & XMPPMatrix & XMPP
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, source
GitHub stars★ 13,452★ 200
First released20162021
ReplacesWhatsApp, SlackBeeper, Matrix bridges

Why pick each one

Choose Tinode if…

  • Good developer foundation
  • Multiple clients
  • Lightweight
Tinode details

Choose Slidge if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Python
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Slidge details

Frequently asked questions

Is Tinode or Slidge better?

Tinode is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Slidge if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Tinode and Slidge free and open-source?

Yes. Tinode is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Slidge under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Tinode and Slidge with Docker?

Tinode: yes. Slidge: yes.

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