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Modern IRC server software for communities
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Openfire
Real time collaboration server built on XMPP
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About Openfire
Openfire is a real-time collaboration server from the Ignite Realtime community, licensed under the Apache License. It uses XMPP, the widely adopted open protocol for instant messaging, and is known for being easy to set up and administer while offering strong security and performance. Written in Java, Openfire suits organizations that want to run their own standards-based chat and presence infrastructure.
Openfire website preview
Live preview of igniterealtime.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Openfire: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers xmpp, chat, server, self hosted, open source — 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
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- 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.
Openfire pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| 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 | igniterealtime.org |
Openfire key facts
- Category: Communication & Collaboration
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: xmpp, chat, server, self hosted, open source
- Official site: igniterealtime.org
Openfire FAQ
How much does Openfire cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (igniterealtime.org).
What is Openfire used for?
Real time collaboration server built on XMPP Its focus areas in the Communication & Collaboration category: xmpp, chat, server, self hosted, open source.
Where can I try Openfire?
On its official site, igniterealtime.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Openfire vs alternatives
| Openfire | Ergo | Prosody IM | Tigase | |
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| Pricing | 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. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | xmpp, chat, server, self hosted, open source | irc, chat, server, self hosted, open source | xmpp, chat, server, self hosted | xmpp, chat, server, self hosted |
| Official site | igniterealtime.org | ergo.chat | prosody.im | tigase.net |
| 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 Openfire, it includes Tigase, Apache OpenMeetings, Zimbra, OTOBO.
Alternatives to Openfire
Tools in the same Communication & Collaboration category that share focus areas with Openfire — worth comparing before you commit:
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Scalable open source XMPP instant messaging server
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Open-source team chat you can self-host
More in Communication & Collaboration
Comparing tools in the Communication & Collaboration category? These related listings are worth a look: Tigase — XMPP server for large scale communication systems; Apache OpenMeetings — Open-source video conferencing, whiteboard and groupware from Apache; Zimbra — Secure email and collaboration platform with complete data sovereignty.
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