Openfire vs Apache Vysper

Struggling to choose between Openfire and Apache Vysper? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Openfire is a Social & Communications solution with tags like xmpp, chat-server, open-source, java.

It boasts features such as XMPP/Jabber server, Group chat, Messaging archive, Plugins, Web-based admin console, Clustering support, REST API and pros including Open source, Cross-platform, Highly customizable via plugins, Active community support, Scalable architecture.

On the other hand, Apache Vysper is a Network & Admin product tagged with xmpp, server, java.

Its standout features include XMPP server implementation, Supports server-to-server and client-to-server communication, Built on top of MINA networking framework, Supports extensions like service discovery, PEP, BOSH, Embeddable into Java applications, Supports clustering, and it shines with pros like Lightweight and fast, Easy to embed into Java apps, Good for instant messaging features in apps, Open source with Apache license.

Feature	Openfire	Apache Vysper
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Social & Communications	Network & Admin

Product Overview

Openfire

Description: Openfire is an open source instant messaging and chat server. It uses the XMPP protocol and can be configured to work with many chat clients such as Spark, Pidgin, and Web clients. It is written in Java and has features like group chat, messaging archive, and plugins.

Apache Vysper

Description: Apache Vysper is an open source XMPP server written in Java that can be embedded into Java applications to provide instant messaging and presence capabilities.

Key Features Comparison

Openfire Features

• XMPP/Jabber server
• Group chat
• Messaging archive
• Plugins
• Web-based admin console
• Clustering support
• REST API

Apache Vysper Features

• XMPP server implementation
• Supports server-to-server and client-to-server communication
• Built on top of MINA networking framework
• Supports extensions like service discovery, PEP, BOSH
• Embeddable into Java applications
• Supports clustering

Pros & Cons Analysis

Openfire

Pros

• Open source
• Cross-platform
• Highly customizable via plugins
• Active community support
• Scalable architecture

Cons

• Setup can be complex for non-technical users
• Limited native mobile apps
• Less features than proprietary alternatives
• Plugins can be unstable

Apache Vysper

Pros

• Lightweight and fast
• Easy to embed into Java apps
• Good for instant messaging features in apps
• Open source with Apache license

Cons

• Not as full-featured as some other XMPP servers
• Limited adoption and community support
• Development has stalled in recent years

Pricing Comparison

Openfire

• Open Source

Apache Vysper

• Open Source