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Convos IRC vs Dendrite Lite

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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CO Convos IRC Always-online web IRC client you can self-host VS DE Dendrite Lite Second-generation Matrix homeserver written in Go
FeatureConvos IRCDendrite Lite
CategoryMatrix & XMPPMatrix & XMPP
LicenseArtistic-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal, binary
GitHub stars★ 1,188★ 955
First released20122017
ReplacesSlack, IRCCloudSlack, Discord

Why pick each one

Choose Convos IRC if…

  • Stays connected for you
  • Simple to deploy
Convos IRC details

Choose Dendrite Lite if…

  • Lighter than Synapse
  • Open standard protocol
Dendrite Lite details

Frequently asked questions

Is Convos IRC or Dendrite Lite better?

Convos IRC is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Dendrite Lite if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Convos IRC and Dendrite Lite free and open-source?

Yes. Convos IRC is licensed under Artistic-2.0 and Dendrite Lite under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Convos IRC and Dendrite Lite with Docker?

Convos IRC: yes. Dendrite Lite: yes.

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