GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 3,068
- Forks
- 1,402
- Open issues
- 0
- Commits, last 12 months
- 1,026
- Last commit
- Oct 1, 2026
- Latest release
- v5.1.2Aug 17, 2026
- Created
- Apr 7, 2014
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About Openfire
Real time collaboration (RTC) server. Openfire is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and written mainly in Java, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 3,068 stars and 1,402 forks on GitHub, with 1,026 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
Topics
- openfire
- xmpp
- xmpp-server
- java
- collaboration
- jabber
- hacktoberfest
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What is Openfire?
Openfire is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our IRC & XMPP category. Real time collaboration (RTC) server. The source code lives at github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire, where it has 3,068 stars.
Is Openfire free and open source?
Yes. Openfire is open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run Openfire with Docker?
Openfire does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (Java), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to Openfire?
Popular open-source alternatives to Openfire include ejabberd, The Lounge and Weechat.
Is Openfire actively maintained?
The most recent commit to Openfire was on Oct 1, 2026 with 1,026 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is v5.1.2, published Aug 17, 2026. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.