Snikket

Self-Hosted

Easy-to-deploy privacy-focused XMPP server for teams and communities

Overview

Snikket is a lightweight, self-hosted XMPP server built for simplicity and privacy. It offers end-to-end encryption (OMEMO), group chats, file sharing, and mobile apps (iOS/Android) for seamless communication. Deployment is effortless via Docker, requiring minimal configuration—perfect for teams, families, or small communities wanting control over their messaging data. It supports user management, guest access, and works with all standard XMPP clients, adhering to modern privacy standards to keep conversations secure and under your control.

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:
  snikket:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: snikket
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

End-to-end encrypted messaging (OMEMO)
One-click Docker deployment
Mobile app support for iOS/Android

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Snikket hard to install?

No—Snikket uses Docker for deployment, so you can set it up with a few simple commands. The official docs provide a one-line Docker run command for basic setups, making it accessible even for beginners.

? Can I use Snikket with other XMPP clients?

Yes—Snikket is standards-compliant, so it works with all XMPP clients like Conversations, Gajim, or Pidgin, alongside its official mobile apps.

? Is Snikket completely free?

Yes—Snikket is open source (AGPLv3 license) and free to use. There are no subscription fees or paid tiers; all features are available for self-hosted deployments.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Communication - XMPP - Servers

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (no third-party data collection)
⊕ Minimal setup requirements
⊕ Compatible with all XMPP clients

Cons

⊖ Limited advanced features compared to enterprise tools
⊖ Requires basic Docker knowledge
⊖ Smaller community than mainstream platforms