Rocket.ChatvsTigase XMPP Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Rocket.Chat | Tigase XMPP Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #30 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 46 348 | 358 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +187 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 3 |
| Latest release | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 | tigase-server-dist-8.4.3 · 4 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Rocket.Chat scores 82/100 against 56/100 for Tigase XMPP Server, so it is the safer default.
Rocket.Chat ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Tigase XMPP Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Rocket.Chat is easier to run; Tigase XMPP Server needs more configuration.
Rocket.Chat is growing faster right now (+187 stars in 30 days).
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