GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 358
- Forks
- 110
- Open issues
- 61
- Commits, last 12 months
- 42
- Last commit
- Oct 4, 2026
- Latest release
- tigase-server-dist-8.4.3Oct 4, 2026
- Created
- May 22, 2019
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About Tigase
XMPP server implementation in Java. Tigase is open source under the AGPL-3.0 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 358 stars and 110 forks on GitHub, with 42 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
Topics
- tigase
- xmpp
- server
- java
- jabber
- iot
- messaging
- chat
- muc
- pubsub
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What is Tigase?
Tigase is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our IRC & XMPP category. XMPP server implementation in Java. The source code lives at github.com/tigase/tigase-server, where it has 358 stars.
Is Tigase free and open source?
Yes. Tigase is open-source software released under the AGPL-3.0 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 Tigase with Docker?
Tigase 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 Tigase?
Popular open-source alternatives to Tigase include ejabberd, The Lounge and Weechat.
Is Tigase actively maintained?
The most recent commit to Tigase was on Oct 4, 2026 with 42 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is tigase-server-dist-8.4.3, published Oct 4, 2026. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.