Quicksy Bridge vs Snikket
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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Quicksy Bridge
XMPP gateway providing phone-number based messaging
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Snikket
Easy self-hosted XMPP chat for groups
| Feature | Quicksy Bridge | Snikket |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Social Networks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | Lua |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,000 | ★ 437 |
| First released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Replaces | WhatsApp, Signal | WhatsApp, Signal |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Quicksy Bridge or Snikket better?
Neither is universally better. Quicksy Bridge has the larger community, while Snikket is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Quicksy Bridge and Snikket free and open-source?
Yes. Quicksy Bridge is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Snikket under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Quicksy Bridge and Snikket with Docker?
Quicksy Bridge: yes. Snikket: yes.