MongooseIM 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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MongooseIM
Scalable, robust XMPP messaging platform
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Tigase XMPP Server
Highly scalable XMPP/Jabber messaging server
| Feature | MongooseIM | Tigase XMPP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Erlang | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,748 | ★ 358 |
| First released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Slack, WhatsApp | Slack, WhatsApp |
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 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 MongooseIM or Tigase XMPP Server better?
Neither is universally better. MongooseIM has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are MongooseIM and Tigase XMPP Server free and open-source?
Yes. MongooseIM is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Tigase XMPP Server under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MongooseIM and Tigase XMPP Server with Docker?
MongooseIM: yes. Tigase XMPP Server: yes.