sama-servervsTinode
Two self-hosted XMPP alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| sama-server | Tinode | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #68 of 110 in Chat | #5 of 13 in Instant Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 161 | 13 541 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 5 |
| Latest release | 0.37.2 · 10 Sept 2026 | v0.25.3 · 4 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Tinode scores 67/100 against 45/100 for sama-server, so it is the safer default.
Tinode is growing faster right now (+25 stars in 30 days).
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