Snikket
All-in-one Dockerized easy XMPP solution, including web admin and clients.
- GitHub stars
- 465
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last commit
- 30 September 2026
- Runs on
- Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
35 commits
Replaces
Paid products Snikket can stand in for.
How to self-host Snikket
Snikket runs on Docker. 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 Snikket free?
Yes. Snikket 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 Snikket?
Yes. Snikket runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Snikket replace?
People use Snikket instead of Telegram or WhatsApp.
Is Snikket still maintained?
The last change to Snikket's code was on 30 September 2026, with 35 commits in the last 12 months.
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