QuickBlox Chat API vs Tigase XMPP Server
QuickBlox Chat API
quickblox.comTigase XMPP Server
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| Figure | QuickBlox Chat API | Tigase XMPP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $107/mo | $175/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Spec score · Chat APIs | 8.1 (#10) | 7.8 (#24) |
| Headquarters | 7 Baxter Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 1FY, United Kingdom | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Security | QuickBlox says its HIPAA hosting encrypts data at rest and in transit and can include role-based access, two-factor authentication, and automatic log-off. | The maker describes hardened mode as a restrictive configuration that may break connectivity with older apps and servers. |
| Support | The company describes documentation, community support, and a Help Center, with support levels varying by plan. | The maker says it provides training, consulting, system design, and technical support, and the paid plans list basic support. |
Plans
QuickBlox Chat API
- BasicFree
- Starter$107 a month
- Growth$269 a month
- HIPAA Cloud$430 a month
- Enterprise$647 a month
Tigase XMPP Server
- 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
In their own words
QuickBlox Chat API
QuickBlox Chat API provides SDKs, APIs, and UI kits for adding real-time messaging to apps. It supports one-to-one and group messages, public and private threads, presence, chat history, typing indicators, unread counts, and search. Users can share files, images, videos, and voice notes; moderation tools can flag, block, or mask content. Listed AI tools include smart replies, message rephrasing, chat summaries, translation, and chatbot integration. Web apps can connect through the API or JavaScript SDK without server setup. SDKs are listed for Android, iOS, Flutter, React Native, and JavaScript/web. Hosting options include QuickBlox Cloud, shared cloud, HIPAA Cloud, a customer’s own cloud, and on-premise deployment. HIPAA Cloud includes compliant hosting and a Business Associate Agreement; QuickBlox says its HIPAA hosting encrypts data in transit and at rest and can include role-based access, two-factor authentication, and automatic log-off. The Basic plan is free; Starter costs $107 a month, Growth $269 a month, and HIPAA Cloud $430 a month. Retention and concurrent-connection limits depend on plan.
Tigase XMPP Server
Tigase XMPP Server has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.