Dendrite vs Matterbridge
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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Dendrite
Second-generation Matrix homeserver written in Go
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Matterbridge
Bridge messages between many chat platforms
| Feature | Dendrite | Matterbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Team Chat |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,632 | ★ 7,547 |
| First released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Slack |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Dendrite or Matterbridge better?
Neither is universally better. Matterbridge has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Dendrite and Matterbridge free and open-source?
Yes. Dendrite is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Matterbridge under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dendrite and Matterbridge with Docker?
Dendrite: yes. Matterbridge: yes.