Tigase

XMPP server for large scale communication systems

About Tigase

Tigase XMPP Server is Java server software for building low-cost, large-scale communication systems based on the XMPP protocol. Although at its simplest it works as a chat server, it is designed to support instant communication platforms with many users. The Tigase project also provides companion client applications for iOS, macOS, and Android, making it a fit for organizations building their own messaging services.

Tigase website preview

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Tigase: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers xmpp, chat, server, self hosted — 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.

Tigase 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	tigase.net

Tigase 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
Official site: tigase.net

Tigase FAQ

How much does Tigase 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 (tigase.net).

What is Tigase used for?

XMPP server for large scale communication systems Its focus areas in the Communication & Collaboration category: xmpp, chat, server, self hosted.

Where can I try Tigase?

On its official site, tigase.net — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Tigase vs alternatives

	Tigase	Openfire	Prosody IM	Ergo
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	xmpp, chat, server, self hosted, open source	xmpp, chat, server, self hosted	irc, chat, server, self hosted, open source
Official site	tigase.net	igniterealtime.org	prosody.im	ergo.chat
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 Tigase, it includes Apache OpenMeetings, Zimbra, OTOBO, Zammad.

FreeCommunication & Collaborationxmppchatserverself-hosted

Alternatives to Tigase

Tools in the same Communication & Collaboration category that share focus areas with Tigase — worth comparing before you commit:

Communication & Collaboration

Openfire

Real time collaboration server built on XMPP

Freexmppchatserverself-hosted

Communication & Collaboration

Prosody IM

A modern XMPP communication server that is easy to set up

Freexmppchatserverself-hosted

Communication & Collaboration

Ergo

Modern IRC server software for communities

Freeircchatserverself-hosted

Communication & Collaboration

InspIRCd

Modular Internet Relay Chat server written in C++

Freeircchatserverself-hosted

Communication & Collaboration

Converse.js

A free and open-source XMPP chat client in your browser

Freexmppchatweb-clientbrowser

Communication & Collaboration

Dino

Modern XMPP client with a clean interface

Freexmppchatclientencryption

More in Communication & Collaboration

Comparing tools in the Communication & Collaboration category? These related listings are worth a look: Apache OpenMeetings — Open-source video conferencing, whiteboard and groupware from Apache; Zimbra — Secure email and collaboration platform with complete data sovereignty; OTOBO — The open source service management platform.