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ejabberd vs Openfire
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| Fact | ejabberd | Openfire |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Erlang | Java |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 6.7k | 3.1k |
| Latest | 26.09 | v5.1.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-01 |
| Release cadence | about 52 days between releases | about 38 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Slack. Alternatives to Slack →
PartialejabberdAn XMPP server for chat, group chat and presence, with an MQTT broker built in; teams chat through any XMPP client.
PartialOpenfireAn XMPP server with a web admin console; teams chat through an XMPP client such as Spark.
ejabberd
- 26.092026-09-30> Release notes copied from the original ejabberd 26.09 announcement post:
- 26.072026-07-30> Release notes copied from the original ejabberd 26.07 announcement post:
- 26.042026-04-20> Release notes copied from the original ejabberd 26.04 announcement post:
- 26.032026-03-25> Release notes copied from the original ejabberd 26.03 announcement post:
- 26.022026-02-11> Release notes copied from the original ejabberd 26.02 announcement post:
ejabberd
unsigned The latest release, 26.09, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Openfire
✓ signed The latest release, v5.1.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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