Dendrite vs Tigase XMPP Server
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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Dendrite
Second-generation Matrix homeserver written in Go
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Tigase XMPP Server
Highly scalable XMPP/Jabber messaging server
| Feature | Dendrite | Tigase XMPP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,632 | ★ 358 |
| First released | 2017 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Slack, Discord | Slack, WhatsApp |
Why pick each one
Choose Tigase XMPP Server if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Dendrite or Tigase XMPP Server better?
Dendrite is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Tigase XMPP Server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Dendrite and Tigase XMPP Server free and open-source?
Yes. Dendrite is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Tigase XMPP Server under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dendrite and Tigase XMPP Server with Docker?
Dendrite: yes. Tigase XMPP Server: yes.