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Tigase XMPP Server

Freemium#18 of 32 in Chat APIs

Tigase XMPP Server: A self-hosted XMPP foundation for organizations managing large chat deployments. Ranked #18 of 32 in Chat APIs by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for enterprise-scale XMPP deployments.

7.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.6 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Enterprise-scale XMPP deployments
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$175/mo
Presence support
Yes
Facts checked
19 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Open-source XMPP server with clustering and distributed deployment
- Supports archiving, presence, group chat, publish-subscribe, and push
- Includes monitoring, administration, audit logging, and abuse protection
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment places infrastructure responsibility on the buyer
- Paid plans limit each tier by user capacity and one installation
- Client coverage is less direct than the server-side communication stack

Our verdict on Tigase XMPP Server

Tigase XMPP Server is a Java-based, self-hosted platform for building real-time communication systems with XMPP. It supports instant messaging and presence, multi-user chat, group rooms, message archiving, publish-subscribe, push notifications, WebSocket, BOSH, and REST API extensions. Its feature set suits organizations building business communication systems or large-scale services that need control over their server deployment, data, integrations, and operational model.

The free plan provides an AGPLv3 open-source license, a free download, and a self-hosted server with XMPP, group chat, publish-subscribe, message archive, administration, monitoring, and mobile/web optimization. Paid capacity plans begin with Up To 1k at $175 per month for up to 1k users, one installation, Push Component, Abuse Protection, and Basic Support. Up To 10k costs $825 per month, Up To 100k costs $1,650 per month, and Up To 1M costs $3,300 per month. These paid plans retain self-hosting, one installation, Push Component, Abuse Protection, and Basic Support while increasing the user capacity.

Tigase connects to FCM and APNs for push notifications and supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, LDAP, REST API extensions, WebSocket, and BOSH. Monitoring, diagnostics, audit logging, anti-spam controls, and clustering support help address operational needs beyond basic message delivery. The platform is a strong fit for teams that want an open-source XMPP server and can manage self-hosted infrastructure. Organizations seeking a hosted chat API or a more directly packaged client ecosystem should consider alternatives with those priorities.

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Tigase XMPP Server pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026.

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Tigase XMPP Server fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$175/mo
Presence support	Yes
Typing indicators	Yes
Push notifications	Yes
SDK platforms	desktop, Android, GWT, iOS, macOS, Kotlin multiplatform
Delivery methods	XMPP, WebSocket, BOSH, push notifications
Message history	Not verified
Moderation tools	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Integrations	6 integrations: REST API, FCM, APNs, PostgreSQL, MySQL, LDAP
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	tigase.net
Facts checked	19 Sep 2026

Tigase XMPP Server integrations

Tigase XMPP Server lists 6 integrations on its own site.

REST API
FCM
APNs
PostgreSQL
MySQL
LDAP

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