Openfire
6.1#27 in chat apisFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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PubNub Chat
7.5#2 in chat apisFrom $98 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Openfire | PubNub Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Documentation describes integration with LDAP user stores, custom databases, and external authentication, user, and group providers. | PubNub's integrations page lists pre-built connections including Amazon Lex, Amazon Comprehend, Agora, Amazon Kinesis, Amazon Polly, Amazon SQS, and Amazon Translate. |
| Purpose | Openfire is a real-time collaboration server based on the XMPP protocol. | PubNub Chat SDK lets developers add custom real-time chat to mobile, game, or web experiences without managing complex infrastructure. |
| Support | The support page directs users seeking professional support or services to a directory of professional partners and also links to community forums and group chat. | The pricing page says all plans include standard support and lists email and chat support with a 1–2 day guaranteed response time in its support options. |
Openfire plans
- OpenfireFree
PubNub Chat plans
- Free PlanFree
- Starter Plan$98 a month
- Pro PlanPriced on request
Pick Openfire if…
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Pick PubNub Chat if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.