Tinode

tinode.co · checked 8 Oct 2026

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YesFree tier

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Tinode is a free, unlimited, flexible open source messaging platform built mobile-first.

Pricing

BasicFree for small teams · self-installation · community support · simplified push setup · production monitoringFree
Cloud1.50 per user per month · File storage up to 5 GB per user · TnAdmin · branded Web, iOS, and Android clients · gRPC access for chatbots$1.50/mo
Professionalfrom 500 per year · Everything in Basic · TnAdmin server management · iOS and Android app setup and custom branding · prioritized feature requests$500/yr
Enterprisefrom 1,500 per year · Everything in Professional · assisted installation · email or chat support · production issue help$1,500/yr

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Facts

Website: tinode.co
Price: Free tier · from $1.50/mo
Free trial: Not stated
Administration: TnAdmin is a web application for common server administration, including user lookup, password resets, suspensions, and complaint review; it requires a paid license key.
Cloud limit: The Cloud plan lists file storage up to 5 GB per user.
Extensibility: Tinode says it can be extended with authentication schemes, database backends, automated bots, and plugins.
Features: The API documentation describes peer-to-peer and group topics, user discovery, presence notifications, and message publishing.
Headquarters: Reno, Nevada, USA
Hosting: Tinode can be self-hosted or hosted by Tinode, and its server can be scaled by running in a cluster.
Integrations: Developer resources list JavaScript and Java client SDKs plus adapters for authentication, databases, file uploads, gRPC, and push notifications.
Messaging model: Tinode is an instant messaging router and store that uses users, sessions, and named topics to route content.
Mobile setup: Tinode says stock iOS and Android apps on a self-hosted installation may lack push notifications unless configured with its push gateway or custom apps.
Security: Tinode says it communicates over secure WebSockets; its API also supports gRPC and long polling connections.
Support: Basic includes community support, while Enterprise includes email or chat support and help with production issues.
Use cases: Tinode is offered for company messaging and for friends and family, with Basic described as suitable for small teams and families.

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