- GitHub stars
- 3,072
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Latest release
- v5.1.2
17 August 2026 - Last commit
- 1 October 2026
- Runs on
- Java
Commits per month, last 12 months
1,026 commits
How to self-host Openfire
Openfire runs on Java. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Openfire free?
Yes. Openfire is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Openfire?
Yes. Openfire runs on Java. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Openfire still maintained?
The last change to Openfire's code was on 1 October 2026, with 1026 commits in the last 12 months.
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