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Campfire vs Synapse

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CampfireSynapse
LanguageRubyPython
LicenceMITAGPL-3.0
Stars4.7k4.7k
Latestv1.5.1v1.162.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 2 days between releasesabout 13 days between releases
Active contributors12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days38 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Slack. Alternatives to Slack →

    PartialCampfireRooms, direct messages, file attachments and bots for one organisation, without threads or calls.

    PartialSynapseA Matrix homeserver; teams chat through a client such as Element, and can federate with other servers.