MongooseIM

Self-Hosted

Scalable open-source XMPP server for real-time communication

Overview

MongooseIM is a robust, scalable open-source XMPP server designed for high-traffic real-time apps like chat platforms, IoT messaging, or team collaboration tools. It supports core XMPP standards plus extensions (MUC, PubSub, Push), integrates with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis, and offers REST APIs for easy system integration. Deployment options include Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal, with clustering for horizontal scaling. Ideal for self-hosted teams/enterprises needing control over communication infrastructure.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  mongooseim:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: mongooseim
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Scalable clustering for high-traffic workloads
Support for core XMPP standards and extensions
Flexible database integration (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is MongooseIM hard to install?

Docker images simplify basic deployment, but configuring advanced features (clustering, database integration) requires server admin and XMPP knowledge. Kubernetes manifests are available for scalable setups.

? Is it a good alternative to proprietary real-time servers?

Yes—MongooseIM offers open standards compliance, full data control, and enterprise scalability, making it a cost-effective alternative to closed chat backends or commercial XMPP services.

? Is MongooseIM completely free?

Yes—MongooseIM is open-source under Apache 2.0, so you can use, modify, and self-host it without licensing fees. Optional commercial support and enterprise features are available from the developers.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Communication - XMPP - Servers

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ Enterprise-grade scalability for real-time apps

Cons

⊖ Requires technical setup and XMPP knowledge
⊖ Steeper learning curve for non-server admins