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Openfire vs Runbox

A side-by-side look at Openfire and Runbox. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Openfire

Openfire

Social & Communications

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.

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Runbox

Runbox

Online Services

Runbox is a secure, privacy-focused email service based in Norway. It offers encrypted email and storage, along with custom domains and advanced features for power users.

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