Quicksy Bridge vs Session
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted chat & communication options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Quicksy Bridge
XMPP gateway providing phone-number based messaging
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Session
Onion-routed private messenger with no phone number
| Feature | Quicksy Bridge | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Chat & Communication |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,000 | ★ 546 |
| First released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Replaces | WhatsApp, Signal | Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram |
Why pick each one
Choose Session if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Quicksy Bridge or Session better?
Neither is universally better. Quicksy Bridge has the larger community, while Session is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Quicksy Bridge and Session free and open-source?
Yes. Quicksy Bridge is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Session under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Quicksy Bridge and Session with Docker?
Quicksy Bridge: yes. Session: check the project docs for container support.