LemmyvsTigase XMPP Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Lemmy | Tigase XMPP Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #30 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 14 651 | 358 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | 0.19.21 · 26 Oct 2026 | tigase-server-dist-8.4.3 · 4 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Lemmy scores 75/100 against 56/100 for Tigase XMPP Server, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Lemmy is easier to run; Tigase XMPP Server needs more configuration.
Lemmy is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).
Lemmy details →Tigase XMPP Server details →