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# Openfire Reviews
**Vendor:** Ignite Realtime  
**Category:** [Other Office Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-office)  
**Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 14
## About Openfire
Internal IM Server for Enterprises




## Openfire Reviews
  ### 1. Very simple and practical

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Nicolas (Nÿco) V. | Consultant solutions opensource collaboration/communication, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 21, 2018

**What do you like best about Openfire?**

Openfire is very simple and highly graphical, which makes a good recommandation of beginner sysadmins

**What do you dislike about Openfire?**

It does not scale high, so it is not suited for big corporations

**Recommendations to others considering Openfire:**

Use it in small companies

**What problems is Openfire solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Integration into the IS, fluidify the communications between community/team members


## Openfire Discussions
  - [What is Openfire spark?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-openfire-spark)
  - [Does Openfire require Java?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-openfire-require-java)
  - [What is Openfire admin console?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-openfire-admin-console)
  - [What is Openfire server used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-openfire-server-used-for)

- [View Openfire pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/openfire/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=4&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-12+18%3A11%3A46+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=1130f95c-8711-4018-9c5d-ac92ab5733cd&secure%5Btoken%5D=608d94a5ef9e3b4fcc4fdfa69a66aa079720752c21c7d635bbef82b79284d42e&format=llm_user)

## Openfire Features
**Additional Functionality**
- Specialized or Emerging Capabilities
- Niche Application
- Distinct Business Functionality

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