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ejabberd vs Synapse
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| Fact | ejabberd | Synapse |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Erlang | Python |
| Licence | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 6.7k | 4.7k |
| Latest | 26.09 | v1.162.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 52 days between releases | about 13 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 38 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.
PartialSynapseA Matrix homeserver; teams chat through a client such as Element, and can federate with other servers.
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:
Synapse
- v1.162.02026-09-29
- v1.162.0rc12026-09-22pre-release
- v1.161.02026-09-15
- v1.161.0rc12026-09-09pre-release
- v1.160.02026-09-02
ejabberd
unsigned The latest release, 26.09, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Synapse
✓ signed The latest release, v1.162.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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