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All-in-one XMPP tool for messaging, blogging, file sharing, and events.
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ejabberd
Robust, scalable, extensible realtime platform: XMPP, MQTT and SIP in one server
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About ejabberd
ejabberd is an open-source realtime messaging platform written in Erlang that combines an XMPP server, MQTT broker and SIP service in one process. Developed by ProcessOne since 2002, it is known for massive scalability and fault tolerance, the technology behind some of the world's largest messaging deployments, with support for hundreds of XMPP extensions, clustering and federation. The Community Server is free under the GPL, while paid Business and managed editions add commercial features and support for enterprises.
ejabberd website preview
Live preview of ejabberd.im via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
ejabberd: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Free tier available — you can start without paying (freemium model).
- Covers xmpp, messaging, mqtt, server — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- The full feature set sits behind a paid plan — check which limits the free tier carries on the official site before committing.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 565 tools in the Communication & Collaboration category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
ejabberd pricing
| Pricing model | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
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| Free access | Yes — free tier, paid upgrades available |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | ejabberd.im |
ejabberd key facts
- Category: Communication & Collaboration
- Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
- Focus areas: xmpp, messaging, mqtt, server
- Official site: ejabberd.im
ejabberd FAQ
How much does ejabberd cost?
Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (ejabberd.im).
What is ejabberd used for?
Robust, scalable, extensible realtime platform: XMPP, MQTT and SIP in one server Its focus areas in the Communication & Collaboration category: xmpp, messaging, mqtt, server.
Where can I try ejabberd?
On its official site, ejabberd.im — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
ejabberd vs alternatives
| ejabberd | Libervia | MongooseIM | Openfire | |
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| Pricing | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | xmpp, messaging, mqtt, server | xmpp, messaging, decentralized, libre software | xmpp, instant messaging, erlang, open source, server | xmpp, chat, server, self hosted, open source |
| Official site | ejabberd.im | libervia.org | erlang-solutions.com | igniterealtime.org |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Communication & Collaboration category
Chat, video meetings, and messaging apps that keep teams connected. The Communication & Collaboration category on Tools Hub currently lists 565 tools. Alongside ejabberd, it includes Prosody IM, Converse.js, Libredesk, Conduit.
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