SimpleX ChatvsTigase XMPP Server
Two self-hosted Chat projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SimpleX Chat | Tigase XMPP Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 110 in Chat | #30 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 19 613 | 358 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +143 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 3 |
| Latest release | v7.0.4 · 3 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 | Haskell | Java |
Which one should you pick?
SimpleX Chat scores 74/100 against 56/100 for Tigase XMPP Server, so it is the safer default.
SimpleX Chat ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Tigase XMPP Server.
If you want the quickest setup, SimpleX Chat is easier to run; Tigase XMPP Server needs more configuration.
SimpleX Chat is growing faster right now (+143 stars in 30 days).
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