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Fluxer vs Cinny
Fluxer has 10,765 GitHub stars, 849 forks, 111 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Cinny has 3,968 stars, 608 forks, 354 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Fluxer leads on adoption by 171% (10,765 vs 3,968 stars). Fluxer is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0; Cinny is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0. Fluxer has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, Cinny 15%. Fluxer was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Fluxer | Cinny | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 11K | ★ 4.0K |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-04 |
| Forks | ⑂ 849 | ⑂ 608 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Fluxer if
- You weight community size — 11K stars and counting
- You want the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Cinny if
- You want the Cinny feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Cinny fits your workflow better
About Fluxer
Fluxer Fluxer is a free and open source instant messaging and VoIP chat app built for friends, groups, and communities.
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About Cinny
Cinny A Matrix client focusing primarily on simple, elegant and secure interface. The main goal is to have an instant messaging application that is easy on people and has a modern touch. Roadmap Contributing [!IMPORTANT] We are currently in the process of [replacing] the matrix js sdk with our own SDK. As a result, we will not be accepting any pull requests until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. [replacing]: Getting started The web app is available at [app.cinny.in] and gets updated on each new release. The dev branch is continuously deployed at [dev.cinny.in] but keep in mind that it could have…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fluxer or Cinny more popular?
Fluxer has 10,765 GitHub stars and Cinny has 3,968. Fluxer has the larger community by that measure.
Are Fluxer and Cinny free?
Both are open source. Fluxer is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Cinny under AGPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Fluxer and Cinny?
Fluxer is written in TypeScript and Cinny in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Fluxer or Cinny?
Choose Fluxer if you want the larger community (10,765 stars) or its AGPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose Cinny if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.