SchildiChat 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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SchildiChat
Element-based Matrix client with extra usability tweaks
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Tigase XMPP Server
Highly scalable XMPP/Jabber messaging server
| Feature | SchildiChat | Tigase XMPP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Shell | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 465 | ★ 358 |
| First released | 2020 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Slack, WhatsApp | Slack, WhatsApp |
Why pick each one
Choose SchildiChat if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Shell
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 SchildiChat or Tigase XMPP Server better?
SchildiChat is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tigase XMPP Server if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are SchildiChat and Tigase XMPP Server free and open-source?
Yes. SchildiChat is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tigase XMPP Server under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SchildiChat and Tigase XMPP Server with Docker?
SchildiChat: yes. Tigase XMPP Server: yes.