MongooseIM vs Movim
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted matrix & xmpp options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | MongooseIM | Movim |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Erlang | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,748 | ★ 2,038 |
| First released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Slack, WhatsApp | Facebook, Slack |
Why pick each one
Choose MongooseIM if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in Erlang
Choose Movim if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is MongooseIM or Movim better?
Movim is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider MongooseIM if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are MongooseIM and Movim free and open-source?
Yes. MongooseIM is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Movim under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MongooseIM and Movim with Docker?
MongooseIM: yes. Movim: yes.