PubNub Chat
7.5#2 in chat apisFrom $98 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPubNub Chat vs Tigase XMPP Server
Tigase XMPP Server
6.7#21 in chat apisFrom $175 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | PubNub Chat | Tigase XMPP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Integrations | PubNub's integrations page lists pre-built connections including Amazon Lex, Amazon Comprehend, Agora, Amazon Kinesis, Amazon Polly, Amazon SQS, and Amazon Translate. | The server offers component and plugin APIs, connection managers for different protocols, an extensible REST API, and database-backed user data retrieval. |
| Messaging features | Listed features include message delivery, online/offline status, unread counts, typing indicators, read receipts, reactions, edits and deletes, threads, forwarding, quoted and pinned messages, and @mentions. | The pricing page lists group chat, publish-subscribe, message archive, vCards with avatars, AMP, administration, and IM extensions. |
| Purpose | PubNub Chat SDK lets developers add custom real-time chat to mobile, game, or web experiences without managing complex infrastructure. | Tigase XMPP Server is Java-based server software for building instant communication systems. |
| Support | 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. | The maker says it provides training, consulting, system design, and technical support, and the paid plans list basic support. |
PubNub Chat plans
- Free PlanFree
- Starter Plan$98 a month
- Pro PlanPriced on request
Tigase XMPP Server plans
- FreeFree
- Up To 1k$175 a month
- Up To 10k$825 a month
- Up To 100k$1,650 a month
- Up To 1M$3,300 a month
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Pick Tigase XMPP Server if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.