matrix-corporal vs Dendrite
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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matrix-corporal
Reconciliator and gateway for managed Matrix homeservers
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Dendrite
Second-generation Matrix homeserver written in Go
| Feature | matrix-corporal | Dendrite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 163 | ★ 5,632 |
| First released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Slack admin tools | Slack, Discord |
Why pick each one
Choose matrix-corporal if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is matrix-corporal or Dendrite better?
Dendrite is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider matrix-corporal if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are matrix-corporal and Dendrite free and open-source?
Yes. matrix-corporal is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Dendrite under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run matrix-corporal and Dendrite with Docker?
matrix-corporal: yes. Dendrite: yes.