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Delta Chat for Android vs Tinode
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| Fact | Delta Chat for Android | Tinode |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Go |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1.8k | 14k |
| Latest | v2.62.0 | v0.25.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-27 |
| Release cadence | about 13 days between releases | about 56 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 15 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace WhatsApp. Alternatives to WhatsApp →
PartialDelta Chat for AndroidEncrypted chats and groups carried over email, through any mail account or a chatmail relay.
PartialTinodeA messaging server with web, Android and iOS clients and a gRPC API for bots.
Delta Chat for Android
- v2.62.02026-09-26Improve resilience & decentralization: new users onboard by default in more than one relay, randomly selected, instead…
- v2.59.12026-08-24Fix potential crashes under certain conditions when placing a call
- v2.59.02026-08-21Fix multi-device synchronization of read messages even if "Read Receipts" are disabled
- v2.58.02026-08-13Add support for reactions in channels
- v2.57.02026-07-27properly update message views counter for channel owner
Delta Chat for Android
✓ signed The latest release, v2.62.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Tinode
unsigned The latest release, v0.25.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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