Openfire
Real-time XMPP server for chat and presence.
Why it is included
Real-time XMPP server for chat and presence.
Best for
Self-hosted IM using the XMPP ecosystem.
Strengths
- Open source
- High community visibility
Limitations
- Verify license and support model for your use case
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