Slidge vs Openfire
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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Slidge
XMPP-to-anything puppeteering bridge framework
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Openfire
Real-time collaboration XMPP server written in Java
| Feature | Slidge | Openfire |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Matrix & XMPP | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 200 | ★ 3,052 |
| First released | 2021 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Beeper, Matrix bridges | Slack, Microsoft Teams |
Why pick each one
Choose Slidge if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Slidge or Openfire better?
Openfire is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Slidge if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Slidge and Openfire free and open-source?
Yes. Slidge is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Openfire under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Slidge and Openfire with Docker?
Slidge: yes. Openfire: yes.